Acts 9:24

24 but information of their intention was given to him. They even watched the gates, day and night, in order to murder 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 Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.

23 At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;

24 but information of their intention was given to him. They even watched the gates, day and night, in order to murder him;

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

26 So he came to Jerusalem and made several attempts to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, being in doubt as to whether he himself was a disciple.