Abstract
In this article, I examine intertextual connections between the Psalter and Jonah, focusing on first and last lines of Jonah’s psalm (Jonah 2:3–10). Employing indicators of literary dependence—such as verbal correspondence, availability, modification, partial integration, multiplicity, and thematic correspondence—I argue that Jonah 2:3a engages with Ps 120:1, enriching the narrative with themes of exile, innocent suffering, and divine justice. Similarly, Jonah 2:10c creatively reuses Ps 3:9, incorporating its broader theological motifs of divine blessing and judgment. These intertextual connections illuminate Jonah’s complex portrayal as a prophet negotiating separation from God and Israel’s salvation. By integrating literary dependence with intertextuality, this analysis balances identifying source texts with fostering a dynamic dialogue between the Psalms and Jonah’s prayer. The study demonstrates how these connections shape the interpretation of Jonah’s psalm, positioning it as a carefully composed prayer that engages with psalmic language to explore themes central to the narrative of Jonah.
