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# watchtower, tower
## Definition:
The term “watchtower” refers to a tall structure built as a place from which guards could look out for any danger. These towers were often made of stone.
* Landowners sometimes built watchtowers from which they could guard their crops and protect them from being stolen.
* The towers often included rooms where the watchmen or family lived, so that they could guard the crops day and night.
* Watchtowers for cities were built higher than the city walls so that watchmen could see if any enemies were coming to attack the city.
* The term “watchtower” is also used as a symbol of protection from enemies. (See: [Metaphor](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor))
(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md), [watch](../other/watch.md))
## Bible References:
* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/25)
* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/26/03)
* [Mark 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/01)
* [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33)
* [Psalm 062:02](rc://en/tn/help/psa/062/02)
## Word Data:
* Strongs: H803, H971, H975, H1785, H2918, H4026, H4029, H4692, H4707, H4869, H6076, H6438, H6836, G4444