Acts 9:24

24 but their plot became known to Saul. So they were watching the gates day and night intending to kill him,

Acts 9:24 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 9:24

But their laying await was known of Saul
Either by divine revelation, or by some friends, who had got knowledge of it, and gave him information, as in ( Acts 23:16 ) and they watched the gates night and day to kill him; that is, the Jews, together with the governor of the city, and the garrison of soldiers in it. These all watched at the several gates of the city, night and day, that Saul might not make his escape, and that they might take him, and put him to death.

Acts 9:24 In-Context

22 But Saul grew more capable, and kept confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this One is the Messiah.

23 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,

24 but their plot became known to Saul. So they were watching the gates day and night intending to kill him,

25 but his disciples took him by night and lowered him in a large basket through [an opening in] the wall.

26 When he arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, since they did not believe he was a disciple.