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Watches: The periods into which the time between sunset and sunrise was
divided. They are so called because watchmen relieved each other at
each of these periods. There are frequent references in Scripture to
the duties of watchmen who were appointed to give notice of the
approach of an enemy
(2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20; Isaiah 21:5-9) They were
sometimes placed for this purpose on watch-towers
(2 Kings 17:9; 18:8)
Ministers or teachers are also spoken of under this title
(Jeremiah 6:17)
(Ezekiel 33:2-9; Hebrews 13:17) The watches of the night were originally three
in number,
