Backsliding kings, who ultimately opposed Yahweh, sought the world and its ways by installing their own court of false prophets.

Most people, even non-Christians, have heard Jonah's story; perhaps the most intriguing element to the general population is the prophet's encounter with a great fish.

The anointing of Jesus points to His ability to mediate where men failed. The program for God's kingdom, including Israel, will be brought to fruition by Christ.