Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 9:3

3 And as he journeyed he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.

He was near to Damascus before this wonderful vision, that being struck blind he might be the sooner led thither; as also, that the miracle might be more easily and publickly known, Damascus being the chief [illegible: 1 letter]ity of Syria; and tho about six days journey from Ierusalem, inhabited by many Iews.

This was done at noon-day, the rather that the light which Paul saw, might appear to be beyond that which the Sun gives; and this light was a symbol of that inward light, wherewith his mind was now to be inlightned; as also of the purity of the Doctrine he was to Preach, and holiness of his Life which he was to lead, and most probably it was caused by the glorified body of Christ, which appeared unto him.

Marginal references: Chap. 22.6. and 26.12. 1 Cor. 15.8.