Acts 9:24

24 but their plot became known to Sha'ul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might 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 Sha'ul increased more in strength, and confounded the Yehudim who lived at Dammesek, proving that this is the Messiah.

23 When many days were fulfilled, the Yehudim conspired together to kill him,

24 but their plot became known to Sha'ul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,

25 but his talmidim took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

26 When Sha'ul had come to Yerushalayim, he tried to join himself to the talmidim. They were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a talmid.