Contradiction with Jonah 1:2
Unlike Jonah 3:6, where the king of Nineveh humbles himself and leads the city to repentance, Jonah 1:2 shows the city's wickedness without any indication of repentance.
Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:41
This verse highlights how the people of Nineveh repented at Jonah's preaching, contrasting Jonah 3:6 where the focus is on the king's response, not the people's initial wickedness.
Matthew 12:41: The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas [is] here.
Contradiction with Nahum 3:1
While Jonah 3:6 shows Nineveh's king repenting, Nahum 3:1 describes Nineveh as a "bloody city" full of lies and violence, suggesting a persistent nature contrary to repentance.
Nahum 3:1: Woe to the bloody city! it [is] all full of lies [and] robbery; the prey departeth not; [bloody...: Heb. city of bloods]
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse illustrates God's compassion and mercy in response to Nineveh's repentance in Jonah 3:6. It presents a contrast because Jonah 3:6 doesn't explicitly include God’s reaction, only the king’s actions.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:5
This verse questions why people continue in rebellious ways, implying a stark difference to the repentance seen in Jonah 3:6 where Nineveh turns away from evil.
Isaiah 1:5: Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. [revolt...: Heb. increase revolt]