What was the name of Jonah's father?
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Correct answer: Amittai
Jonah 1:1 identifies the prophet as 'Jonah the son of Amittai.' This genealogical detail is also confirmed in 2 Kings 14:25, linking him to the northern kingdom of Israel.
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