Definition: The word "outpost" appears in the Bible to mean a place where people were not permanently stationed or permanently engaged. It refers to an area used by soldiers as a temporary base during battles, often for observation or scouting. The term was also used to describe a sanctuary for God's presence, often on a mountaintop or at the edge of a sea. In this context, it could also refer to a place where a group gathered to discuss matters or receive instructions from higher authorities.