Jeroboam II was the king of ancient Israel, according to historical data in the eighth century BC. During his reign, Jonah served among the northern tribes of Israel. One of the legends related to Jonah is that he spent three days in the womb of a whale, and with God's grace he was saved. This event represents a symbol of Christ's resurrection, who, after three days in the grave, rose from the dead.
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