1 Chronicles 21:30

But Dauid could not goe before it to euquire of God; for he was afraid, because of the sword of the Angel of the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But David was not able to go before it to get directions from the Lord, so great was his fear of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

And David could not go to the altar there to pray to God: for he was seized with an exceeding great fear, seeing the sword of the angel of the Lord.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
- English Revised Version

But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Chronicles 21:30

21:30 Afraid - When he saw the angel stand with his drawn sword overJerusalem, he durst not go away to Gibeon, lest the angel in themean time should destroy Jerusalem: for the prevention whereof hethought it proper to worship God in that place, which he had consecratedby his special presence and acceptance.