Watchman

“I encountered the watchmen on their rounds of the city: “Have you seen the one I love?””

“I encountered the watchmen on their rounds of the city. They beat me and bruised me; they took away my cloak, those guardians of the walls.”

“Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. When the young man standing watch looked up, he saw many people coming down the road west of him, along the side of the hill. And the watchman went and reported to the king, “I see men coming from the direction of Horonaim, along the side of the hill.””

“Now David was sitting between the two gates when the watchman went up to the roof of the gateway by the wall, looked out, and saw a man running alone.”

“So he called out and told the king. “If he is alone,” the king replied, “he bears good news.” As the first runner drew near,”

“So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.”

“And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.””

“Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.”