Jonah, Sent To Gentiles – Rare Israel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 3
4 min read

Updated: Aug 12

Jonah, Sent To Gentiles – Base Art – Rare Israel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Messenger of the Deep

Jonah, Sent To Gentiles is a Rare Prophet from the Israel Age, costing 3 faith with 1 strength and 4 hope. His powerful draw effect triggers whenever he challenges or is challenged, allowing you to draw a verse during nearly every turn of combat. He's a reliable resource engine, especially effective in control decks, prophet-themed builds, or any strategy that rewards long-term card advantage.

The Prophet Sent Beyond Israel

Jonah’s name still carries the weight of one of the most extraordinary missions in the Old Testament. He was a prophet of Israel, yet his calling stretched far beyond the borders of his nation. God sent him to Nineveh, a mighty Gentile city drenched in wickedness, yet chosen for a moment of mercy. This was unlike any other prophetic commission, it was a direct invitation to the nations to hear the voice of the God of Israel.

Jonah resisted the call, boarding a ship in the opposite direction. But the Lord would not let His word fall to the ground. A storm rose, the sailors feared for their lives, and Jonah confessed his disobedience. Thrown into the raging sea, he was swallowed by a great fish prepared by God. In the belly of that creature, Jonah cried out from the depths, speaking of the sorrows of death and the bars of the earth closing upon him. He spoke as a man who had descended into the grave itself.

This card's verse is Jonah 2:10:

"And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land."

This was no mere trial, it was a prophetic sign. Jonah’s three days and nights in the depths pointed directly to Jesus Christ, who would lay down His life and remain in the heart of the earth before rising in power. The mercy that reached Nineveh was a shadow of the mercy that would reach every nation through the cross. Jonah was vomited onto dry land, commissioned again, and this time, he went.

Jonah, Sent To Gentiles – Full Art – Rare Israel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

The Message That Brings Life

When Jonah finally entered Nineveh, his message was simple yet piercing. The people believed God, from the king to the lowest servant, even to the animals that were covered in sackcloth. The city turned from its evil, and God poured out compassion instead of destruction. It was one of the greatest revivals recorded in Scripture, and it came to a Gentile people who had no covenant, no law, and no heritage in Abraham, yet they believed.

Jesus Himself said there would be no sign given except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah was a preacher of repentance after passing through the shadow of death, so Jesus emerged from the grave to proclaim life to all who believe. Nineveh’s repentance stands as a testimony to the power of God’s word, and it points to the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Believer, your salvation is the fulfillment of what Jonah’s mission foreshadowed. The gospel came to you not by works, not by heritage, but by grace through faith. You have passed from death to life because Jesus bore your sins, entered the depths, and rose victorious. You carry that same message now, a message that brings light to the nations and hope to every heart willing to believe.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Jonah brings tremendous draw potential in a single card. With 4 hope, he remains on the board long enough to generate repeated value, and his combat-activated draw makes him useful even when he’s not dealing damage. His stats may seem modest offensively, but Jonah’s real power lies in his ability to keep your hand full, helping you cycle through your deck efficiently and prepare for future plays.

Synergies and Plays:

Draw Engine: Every time Jonah engages in combat, you draw a verse. Use him to chip away at enemies or provoke challenges to trigger this effect as often as possible.
Prophet Synergy: Fits perfectly into Prophet-based decks that benefit from card draw, spell triggers, or board control centered on spiritual insight.
Sustain Control: In slower decks, Jonah provides the card advantage needed to outlast aggressive opponents and access critical combo pieces or removals.