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I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh, take no rest,

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God's Appointed Guardians

Commentators overwhelmingly identify the "watchmen" not as angels, but as God's appointed spiritual leaders—prophets and pastors. God Himself sets them in place to guard His people, defend the truth, and remain perpetually vigilant against spiritual danger. As John Calvin notes, this is a remarkable kindness from God, showing His deep care for the church's safety.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 62:6

18th Century

Theologian

I have set watchmen upon thy walls - (See the notes at Isaiah 21:6-11). The speaker here is undoubtedly Yahweh; and by watchmen he …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 62:6

19th Century

Bishop

I have set watchmen upon your walls... — The “watchmen” have been interpreted as:

  1. Angelic guardians.
  2. Prop…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 62:6

16th Century

Theologian

On thy walls. As the Prophet intended to describe the perfect happiness of the kingdom of Christ, so he assembles all that belongs to the …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 62:6

17th Century

Pastor

I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem
Not angels, as Jarchi; nor kings, as Kimchi; nor princes and civil …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 62:6–9

17th Century

Minister

God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call o…