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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5611 watchman
5611 watchman
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 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
Watchmen stationed on towers in pastures and vineyards to guard against thieves
Watchmen stationed on hills
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.
Watchmen who guarded sheep
The OT prophets were spiritual watchmen warning the people of Israel of God’s judgment
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
See also
| 4538 | vineyard |
| 5330 | guard |
| 5408 | messenger |
| 5585 | towers |
| 5978 | warning |
| 7772 | prophets |
| 8490 | watchfulness |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
