Acts 9:24

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 9:24

BSB

but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.

AKJV

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

CPDV

But their treachery became known to Saul. Now they were also watching the gates, day and night, so that they might put him to death.

ERV

but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

NHEB

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

SMT

But this project was known to Saul. And they observed narrowly the gates day, and also night, that they might kill him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 9:24

ButG1161Conjunction theirG846layingawaitG1917Noun FemininewasknownG1097VerbofSaulG4569Noun Masculine AndG5037theywatchedG3906VerbthegatesG4439Noun Feminine dayG2250Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction nightG3571Noun Feminine toG3704 killG337Verb himG846

Commentary for Acts 9:24

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Overview of Acts 9:24

Summary

Enemies maintain constant surveillance to assassinate

Place

Damascus

Event

Gate watch maintained

Estimated Time Period

c. 33-34 AD