Jonah was an 8th-century BCE prophet from Gath-hepher, the son of Amittai. According to biblical accounts, he attempted to flee from his divine mission by sailing toward Tarshish from Jaffa. During his journey, he was swallowed by a large fish, remaining inside its belly for three days. Following this experience, he traveled to Nineveh to preach judgment, which led the city's inhabitants to repent and fast. He is recognized as a saint and remains a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, the Quran, and Christian tradition.