Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5611 watchman 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. Watchmen stationed on the highest part of a city wall To warn inhabitants of an approaching enemy 2 Kings 9:17 See also 1 Samuel 14:16; 2 Samuel 13:34; Psalm 127:1; Psalm 130:6; Songs 3:3; Songs 5:7; Jeremiah 51:12 To give notice of approaching messengers 2 Samuel 18:24-27 See also 2 Kings 9:18,20; Isaiah 21:6,8; Isaiah 52:8 Watchmen stationed on towers in pastures and vineyards to guard against thieves 2 Chronicles 26:10; Isaiah 27:3; Micah 4:8 Watchmen stationed on hills Jeremiah 31:6 This was to give notice of the various phases of the moon in order to fix the times for the most important festivals. Watchmen who guarded sheep The OT prophets were spiritual watchmen warning the people of Israel of God's judgment Jeremiah 6:17 See also Isaiah 21:11-12; Isaiah 56:10; Isaiah 62:6; Ezekiel 3:17; Ezekiel 33:2,6-7; Hosea 9:8; Habakkuk 2:1 See also
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