Jonah 1:8

8Then they said to him, “Now tell us! 1:8 The questions asked indicate that the sailors were afraid of Jonah even before he confessed his worship of the Lord (v 9). The lot had already confirmed that he was responsible, but instead of acting on that they gave him the option of blaming someone else. The other questions are typical of what one would ask any stranger.Who is to blame for this disaster? What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country?”