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# watchtower, watchtowers, 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](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor))
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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](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/25)
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* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/26/03)
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* [Mark 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/01)
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* [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33)
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* [Psalm 062:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/psa/062/001)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H803, H969, H971, H975, H1785, H2918, H4024, H4026, H4029, H4692, H4707, H4869, H6076, H6438, H6836, H6844, G4444
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