Acts 9:24

24 and their counsel against [him] was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may 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 And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

23 And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,

24 and their counsel against [him] was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may kill him,

25 and the disciples having taken him, by night did let him down by the wall, letting down in a basket.

26 And Saul, having come to Jerusalem, did try to join himself to the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he is a disciple,