^{14 Ref} Wherefore they cried unto Jehovah, and said, We beseech thee, O Jehovah, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood; for thou, O Jehovah, hast done as it pleased thee.

^{15 Ref} So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.

^{16 Ref} Then the men feared Jehovah exceedingly; and they offered a sacrifice unto Jehovah, and made vows.