Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

The keeper

He drew

General references

Bible References

The keeper

Acts 16:23
After beating them severely, the Magistrates put them in prison, with orders to the Governor of the Jail to keep them in safe custody.

He drew

Matthew 27:5
Judas flung down the pieces of silver in the Temple, and left; and went away and hanged himself.

General references

Acts 5:18
Arrested the Apostles, and had them placed in custody.