# General Information:

The word "him" in this section refers to Saul.

# the Jews

This refers to the leaders of the Jews. AT: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# But their plan became known to Saul

This can be stated in active form. AT: "But someone told their plan to Saul" or "But Saul learned about their plan" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# They watched the gates

This city had a wall surrounding it. People could normally only enter and exit the city through the gates.

# his disciples

people who believed Saul's message about Jesus and were following his teaching

# let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket

"used ropes to lower him in a large basket through an opening in the wall"