Acts 9:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 9:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 9:24 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 9:24 — KJV
“But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.”
— Acts 9:24 (KJV)
Acts 9:24 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 9:24
“And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. quiet: Heb. silence”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:24: day, night, kill
“And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? lay: Heb. fell”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:24: saul, day, night
“Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night. fell...: Heb. made haste, and fell with the fulness of his stature”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:24: saul, day, night
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Altaschith...: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm defend...: Heb. set me on high”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:24: saul, watched, kill
“Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. forces: or, wealth”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:24: gates, day, night
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