Jonah, too, was one of the Messengers. (139)

He ran away to the laden ship, (140)

and cast lots, and he was among the losers (of the lots that were cast). (141)

So the whale swallowed him, for he was blameworthy, (142)

and had he not been among those who exalt (Allah), (143)

he would have lingered in its belly till the Day they are resurrected. (144)

But We cast him, upon the shore, and he was ill, (145)

and We caused a pumpkin tree to grow over him. (146)

Then We sent him to a hundred thousand or more, (147)

and they believed, and We gave them enjoyment for awhile. (148)