Dictionary of Bible Themes A person stationed on the highest part of a city wall to warn inhabitants of an approaching enemy or messenger; also a person who kept watch over pastures, vineyards and sheep. The OT prophets were spiritual watchmen, warning the people of Israel of God's judgment. 2 Kings 9:17Watchmen stationed on the highest part of a city wall See also To warn inhabitants of an approaching enemy 1 Samuel 14:162 Samuel 13:34 Psalms 127:1; 130:6 Songs 3:3; 5:7 Jeremiah 51:12 2 Samuel 18:24-27 See also To give notice of approaching messengers 2 Kings 9:18,20Isaiah 21:6,8; 52:8 2 Chronicles 26:10 Watchmen stationed on towers in pastures and vineyards to guard against thieves Isaiah 27:3Micah 4:8 Jeremiah 31:6 Watchmen stationed on hills This was to give notice of the various phases of the moon in order to fix the times for the most important festivals. John 10:3Watchmen who guarded sheep Jeremiah 6:17The OT prophets were spiritual watchmen warning the people of Israel of God's judgment See also Isaiah 21:11-12; 56:10; 62:6Ezekiel 3:17; 33:2,6-7 Hosea 9:8 Habakkuk 2:1 See also 4540 weeds5331 hanging 5409 metaphor 5586 town 5978 warning 7772 prophets 8490 watchfulness |
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