Jonas 1
Haimo of Auxerre
Jonas 1:1
The Hebrews say that Jonah was the son of a widow in Zarephath; Elijah raised him from the dead, and when he had been returned to his mother, she gave thanks, and said, "Now by this I know that you are a man of the Lord, and the word of the Lord in your mouth is true." (1Kings 17:24) HAIMO They say that Jonah's grave is in Geth, which is in Ophir. Others speak of his birth and burial in Lydda, that is, Diospolis.
Jonas 1:3
In Hebrew, however, they speak generally of the sea as "Tharsis." Therefore, the prophet did not wish to flee to any particular place, but he embarked upon a ship which could take him anywhere, so long as he could hurry, not caring where chance led him.
Jonas 1:3
Jonah, therefore, coming from the mountainous country of Judea to the sea coast and the plains, is rightly said to have went down.
Jonas 1:5
This is done in the greatest danger, in order that the ship, once lightened, may be borne up by the waves more easily.
Jonas 1:5
he slept because he was overcome by weariness, just as we also read that the Apostles, overcome by sorrow, were pressed down by sleep in the Passion of the Lord (Mk 14:37-41).
Jonas 1:5
From this we understand that God is feared and perceived by all men, although they may be seduced by false religions from the one and true god to many gods.
Jonas 1:7
Because they saw that the storm was greater than usual, they knew those things did not happen naturally; nor indeed could those who navigated at such a time neglect the causes of the winds and the waves, and therefore by means of the lots they sought the origin of the shipwreck.