The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?
Study Helps
Interpretation
God's prophets and ministers are as watchmen in the city in a time of peace, to see that all is safe. As watchmen in the camp in time of war, to warn of the motions of the enemy.
Glossary
- Dumah Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
- Mount Seir Place
- Biblical mountain range. Modern identification: Jebel esh Shera.