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Acts 9:24

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What does Acts 9:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:
Acts 9:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests.
22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
23And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:
24but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:
25but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.
26And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But their laying await was known of Saul, etc.] Either by divine revelation, or by some friends, who had got knowledge of it, and gave him information, as in (<442316>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.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“they watched the gates night and day to kill him--The full extent of his danger appears only from his own account (Co2 11:32): "In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me"; the exasperated Jews having obtained from the governor a military force, the more surely to compass his destruction.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But their laying await - Their counsel; their design. Was known of Saul - Was made known to him. In what way this was communicated we do not know. This design of the Jews against Saul is referred to in 2 Corinthians 11:32-33, where it is said, “In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the king kept the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me; and through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.” And they watched the gates - Cities were surrounded by high walls, and of course the gates were presumed to be the only places of escape. As they supposed that Saul, apprised of their designs, would make an attempt to escape, they stationed guards at the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They guarded the gates day and night - That is, the governor did, at their request, Co2 11:32. Acts 9:26”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“their: Act 9:29, Act 9:30, Act 14:5, Act 14:6, Act 17:10-15, Act 23:12-21, Act 25:3, Act 25:11; Jdg 16:2, Jdg 16:3; Co2 11:32 And they: Psa 21:11, Psa 37:32, Psa 37:33 Acts 9:25”
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