How large was the city of Nineveh described in terms of a journey?
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Correct answer: A three-day journey
Jonah 3:3 describes Nineveh as an 'exceedingly great city,' requiring a three-day journey to cross it. This emphasizes the scale of the task Jonah faced as a solo prophet.
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