TSK · Acts 23:30

but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him.

The Plot to Kill Paul When morning came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink anything until they had killed Paul.

he said,“I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive too.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

But there are some Jews from the province of Asia who should be here before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met his accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the accusation.