Jonah The Prophet the son of Amittai of Gathhepher per 2nd Kings 14:25 tries to get as far away from Assyria as possible. There is debate on where exactly Tarshish was located and I get into a little bit of that history on this episode. There is no doubt that Jonah was disobedient in violating Gods instruction,I would however caution piously looking down on his decision without considering the circumstance. This does not absolve his sin but definitely gives me pause and strips me of any pride or notion that I would have been more obedient then Jonah. 

https://www.britam.org/Questions/QuesTarshish.html

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Wrapping up the Book of exodus I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this book even with my limited knowledge.

How Much are we wrong about when it comes to bible doctrine, prophecy, and truth in general because of Pride, despite the clear Bible evidence to the contrary of whatever it is we believe. So my question is how much is hidden in plain site because of our unwillingness to budge on tradition and or false teaching.

Does God involve himself in the details of life, I say if you look at the design of the tabernacle and all its items it is a resounding yes.

How Much of what we know and or believe is loosely based on things we have heard without ever checking on these things. 

Happy New Year's to all of the worldwide federated internet.

The Lord Jesus Christ told the crowd who sought to stone him "search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me". In this we come to find and know that the scriptures point to him, so in all these descriptions and details of the building of the tabernacle we should seek to find the greater meaning towards Christ. All of this won't be understood overnight or right away but with time maturity in our walk with God I believe these things will become more clear.

In reading the book of Exodus chapter 37 I begin to ask myself if understanding the Israelite customs and culture especially of this Time would perhaps help me to understand the book better. Here we have more details given on the efforts of Bezaleel and the rest of the skilled laborers, in the construction of the ark and the tabernacle.

It is easy to look at Jonah as a failure and completely sold to rebellion. I won't tell you that that isn't a fair assessment but I will say that assessment might be missing some context. This context does not absolve Jonah or clear him of his rebellious actions but it does give a unique look and maybe understanding of his decisions. 

https://www.worldhistory.org/nineveh/ 

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/assyrian-empire/ 

https://tyndalehouse.com/explore/articles/the-black-obelisk/ 

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/assyrians-torture-60fabb7a9642