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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.
To warn inhabitants of an approaching enemy 2Ki 9:17 See also 1Sa 14:16; 2Sa 13:34; Ps 127:1; Ps 130:6; SS 3:3; SS 5:7; Jer 51:12
To give notice of approaching messengers 2Sa 18:24-27 See also 2Ki 9:18,20; Isa 21:6,8; Isa 52:8
Jer 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.
Jer 6:17 See also Isa 21:11-12; Isa 56:10; Isa 62:6; Eze 3:17; Eze 33:2,6-7; Hos 9:8; Hab 2:1
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5330 | guard |
5408 | messenger |
5585 | towers |
5978 | warning |
7772 | prophets |
8490 | watchfulness |