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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

John 10:3

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

4538  vineyard
5330  guard
5408  messenger
5585  towers
5978  warning
7772  prophets
8490  watchfulness