KJV dictionary & concordance

watchman

Meaning of “watchman”

A person stationed to stay alert, observe, guard, detect approach or danger, and report or warn what is seen.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

18 occurrences16 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 18:24

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KJV PCE

The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: but the prophet is a snare of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of his God.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hosea 9:8 · retained source text

The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: but the Prophet is a snare of a fouler in all his wayes, and hatred in the house of his God.

1611 marginal noteOr, against

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Historical English dictionary sources

A sentinel or guard set to watch.

volume 2, leaf 909, column 3 (main_dictionary)