Matthew Poole and continuators on Jonah 1:11

11 ¶ Then said they unto him , What shall we do unto thee that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought and was tempestuous .

When they heard all that Ionah had declared to them, and well weigh'd it all, and saw it lookt, all of one piece, most credible.

A Prophet fittest in that respect to tell them what should be done, and a Party so highly concerned in it.

If thy God will by thee declare his Will, and we do it, we shall not provoke him, and if thou submit to his Will, and direct us, we shall not injure thee.

Cease its rage; and return to its former calmness for us to make our Voyage.

Though Ionah had recounted all, and given Glory to God, taken shame to himself, and satisfied the Sea-men, yet the Sea grew higher and higher, more tempestuous in it self, and more dangerous to them, and they were sensible that somewhat must be done with Ionah to quiet all. Their fear was lest they should mistake herein, and therefore they ask his Counsel.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 span]; Or, [illegible: 1 span]; Heb. [illegible: 1 span]