Repetition of words, phrases, or ideas is a primary way that Old Testament authors communicated their message. While repetition—to the modern ear—may sound dull, monotonous, and unsophisticated, to the ancient audience it was a literary device that connected and highlighted significant elements within the narrative. As we read through, we can create highlights for instances of repetition we notice. We’ve already highlighted “toward Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh” in the first part of verse