But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
Ver. 24. But their laying await] Some friend likely had advertised him, as a senator of Hala did Brentins, when some had conspired his death, Fuge, fuge, Brenti, cito, citius, citissime. Flee speedily, away for thy life. (Melch. Adam.)