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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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Often referred to in scripture as a place of security, and also as a place of defence, on which watchmen were stationed. There were such on the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 48:12; Psalm 61:3; 2 Kings 9:17 . The term is also used symbolically: "the name of Jehovah is a strong tower." Proverbs 18:10 .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Tower'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​t/tower.html. 1897.
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