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# watchtower, tower #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* Landowners sometimes built watchtowers from which they could guard their crops and protect them from being stolen.
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* The towers often included rooms where the watchmen or family lived, so that they could guard the crops day and night.
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* Watchtowers for cities were built higher than the city walls so that watchmen could see if any enemies were coming to attack the city.
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* The term "watchtower" is also used as a symbol of protection from enemies. (See: [Metaphor](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/figs_metaphor.md))
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(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md) **·** [watch](../other/watch.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/27/25)
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* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/26/03)
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* [Mark 12:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/12/01)
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* [Matthew 21:33-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/21/33)
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* [Psalm 062:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/062/001)
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