7 And they say each unto his neighbour, 'Come, and we cast lots, and we know on whose account this evil 'is' on us.' And they cast lots, and the lot falleth on Jonah.
8 And they say unto him, 'Declare to us, we pray thee, on what account this evil 'is' on us? what 'is' thine occupation, and whence comest thou? what 'is' thy country, seeing thou art not of this people?'
9 And he saith unto them, 'A Hebrew I 'am', and Jehovah, God of the heavens, I am reverencing, who made the sea and the dry land.'
10 And the men fear a great fear, and say unto him, 'What 'is' this thou hast done!' for the men have known that from the face of Jehovah he is fleeing, for he hath told them.
11 And they say unto him, 'What do we do to thee that the sea may cease from us, for the sea is more and more tempestuous?'
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