13. But no. The men tried rowing back to shore. They made no headway. The storm only got worse and worse, wild and raging.
14. Then they prayed to God, “O God! Don’t let us drown because of this man’s life, and don’t blame us for his death. You are God. Do what you think is best.”
15. They took Jonah and threw him overboard. Immediately the sea was quieted down.
16. The sailors were impressed, no longer terrified by the sea, but in awe of God. They worshiped God, offered a sacrifice, and made vows.
17. Then God assigned a huge fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah was in the fish’s belly three days and nights.