What did the King of Nineveh do after hearing Jonah's message?
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Correct answer: He put on sackcloth and sat in ashes
The King of Nineveh took the warning seriously. He humbled himself by removing his royal robes, wearing sackcloth, and decreeing a total fast for both humans and animals.
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