Bible Cross References
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2 Samuel 18:4
"I will do whatever you think best," the king answered. Then he stood by the side of the gate as his men marched out in units of a thousand and of a hundred.
1 Samuel 4:13
Eli, who was very worried about the Covenant Box, was sitting in his seat beside the road, staring. The man spread the news throughout the town, and everyone cried out in fear.
the watchman
2 Kings 9:17-20
17
A guard on duty in the watchtower at Jezreel saw Jehu and his men approaching. "I see some men riding up!" he called out. Joram replied, "Send a rider to find out if they are friends or enemies."
18
The messenger rode out to Jehu and said to him, "The king wants to know if you come as a friend." "That's none of your business!" Jehu answered. "Fall in behind me." The guard on the watchtower reported that the messenger had reached the group but was not returning.
19
Another messenger was sent out, who asked Jehu the same question. Again Jehu answered, "That's none of your business! Fall in behind me."
20
Once more the guard reported that the messenger had reached the group but was not returning. And he added, "The leader of the group is driving his chariot like a madman, just like Jehu!"
Isaiah 21:6-9
6
Then the Lord said to me, "Go and post a sentry, and tell him to report what he sees.
7
If he sees riders coming on horseback, two by two, and riders on donkeys and camels, he is to observe them carefully."
8
The sentry calls out, "Sir, I have been standing guard at my post day and night."
9
Suddenly, here they come! Riders on horseback, two by two. The sentry gives the news, "Babylon has fallen! All the idols they worshiped lie shattered on the ground."
Isaiah 21:11-9
Isaiah 21:12-9
Ezekiel 33:2-7
2
"Mortal man," he said, "tell your people what happens when I bring war to a land. The people of that country choose one of their number to be a lookout.
3
When he sees the enemy approaching, he sounds the alarm to warn everyone.
4
If someone hears it but pays no attention and the enemy comes and kills him, then he is to blame for his own death.
5
His death is his own fault, because he paid no attention to the warning. If he had paid attention, he could have escaped.
6
If, however, the lookout sees the enemy coming and does not sound the alarm, the enemy will come and kill those sinners, but I will hold the lookout responsible for their death.
7
"Now, mortal man, I am making you a lookout for the nation of Israel. You must pass on to them the warnings I give you.