1. Isaiah 21:8 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does it mean that the watchman's words was on the watchtower by day and through the whole night?

Isaiah 21:8 (ESV)

8 Then he who saw cried out: “Upon a watchtower I stand, O Lord, continually by day, and at my post I am stationed whole nights.

The watchman made it very clear that he was vigilant, day and night. (Remember that this is not an actual watchman, but a visionary experience; therefore, being on duty day and night is possible). The watchman did not miss anything, so there could be no doubt about his message.