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Tower

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Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

Watch-towers or fortified posts in frontier or exposed situations are mentioned in Scripture, as the tower of Edar, etc., (Genesis 35:21; Isaiah 21:5,8,11; Micah 4:8) etc.; the tower of Lebanon. (2 Samuel 8:6) Besides these military structures, we read in Scripture of towers built in vineyards as an almost necessary appendage to them. (1 Samuel 5:2; Matthew 22:33; Mark 12:1) Such towers are still in use in Palestine in vineyards, especially near Hebron, and are used as lodges for the keepers of the vineyards.

Scripture References

Genesis 35:21 Isaiah 21:5 Isaiah 21:8 Isaiah 21:11 Micah 4:8 2 Samuel 8:6 1 Samuel 5:2 Matthew 22:33 Mark 12:1

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