Where is the story of Jonah and the Whale found in the Bible?

You can read the story of Jonah and the Whale in Jonah 1 – 3. It's a old testament passage that families and Sunday school classes return to again and again.

What's a good discussion question for kids about Jonah and the Whale?

Try this one: "Why did Jonah try to run from God?" Coloring while you talk gives kids time to think, and the page becomes a keepsake of what they shared.

What age range are these coloring pages for?

Bible Color Page is designed for kids ages 3–12. Pick an age range when you create the page and we'll adjust line thickness and detail to match — simpler shapes for preschoolers, more intricate scenes for older children.

Can I print this Bible coloring page for free?

Yes. Free Bible Color Page accounts can generate two coloring pages per month, and every page exports as a print-ready PNG, PDF, or SVG that prints cleanly on US Letter or A4 paper.

Old Testament

Jonah and the Whale

Jonah 1 – 3

God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way on a ship. A huge storm rose up and a great fish swallowed him for three days. Jonah prayed, the fish spit him out, and he went to share God's message after all.

"Salvation comes from the Lord."
— Jonah 2:9

About this coloring page

A huge whale swallowing Jonah amid stormy ocean waves and a ship

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Discussion questions

Use these while kids color to talk about Jonah and the Whale together.

1Why did Jonah try to run from God?
2Have you ever wanted to do the opposite of what God asks?
3What does this story teach us about second chances?

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story of Jonah and the Whale found in the Bible?: You can read the story of Jonah and the Whale in Jonah 1 – 3. It's a old testament passage that families and Sunday school classes return to again and again.
What's a good discussion question for kids about Jonah and the Whale?: Try this one: "Why did Jonah try to run from God?" Coloring while you talk gives kids time to think, and the page becomes a keepsake of what they shared.
What age range are these coloring pages for?: Bible Color Page is designed for kids ages 3–12. Pick an age range when you create the page and we'll adjust line thickness and detail to match — simpler shapes for preschoolers, more intricate scenes for older children.
Can I print this Bible coloring page for free?: Yes. Free Bible Color Page accounts can generate two coloring pages per month, and every page exports as a print-ready PNG, PDF, or SVG that prints cleanly on US Letter or A4 paper.