all the city. the whole city.
the people ran, &c. = there was. running together (Greek. sundrome. Only here) of the people.
took. Greek. epilambanomai. See note on Acts 9:27.
drew. were dragging. Greek. helko. Only here and James 2:6. Compare Acts 16:19.
forthwith. immediately.
the doors, &c. These were the gates leading into the court of the women. Shut by the Levitical door-keepers to prevent profanation by murder.