# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metaphor))

(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md), [watch](../other/watch.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](en/tn/1ch/help/27/25)
* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](en/tn/ezk/help/26/03)
* [Mark 12:1-3](en/tn/mrk/help/12/01)
* [Matthew 21:33-34](en/tn/mat/help/21/33)
* [Psalm 062:1-2](en/tn/psa/help/62/01)