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Bible in Basic English
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.
New American Standard Bible
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the Lord.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the Lord’s angel.
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International Standard Version
but David was not going before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword carried by the angel of the LORD.
A Conservative Version
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid because of the sword of the agent of LORD.
American Standard Version
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Amplified
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the Lord.
Darby Translation
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And David could not go before it to seek God, for he was afraid from the face of the sword of the messenger of Jehovah,
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But David was not able to go before it to seek God, for he was afraid on account of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
But David could not go before it to ask of God, for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David could not go before it to seek God, because he was afraid of the sword of the Angel of the LORD.
NET Bible
But David could not go before it to seek God's will, for he was afraid of the sword of the Lord's messenger.
New Heart English Bible
But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
and David could not go before it, to seek God, - for he had been terrified, because of the sword of the messenger of Yahweh.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
and David is not able to go before it to seek God, for he hath been afraid because of the sword of the messenger of Jehovah.
Themes
Conviction » Instances of » David after the pestilence sent on account of his numbering the people
The First Temple » Built » Mount moriah » threshing-floor » Ornan » Araunah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 21:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Builds An Altar
29 For the House of the Lord, which Moses had made in the waste land, and the altar of burned offerings, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon. 30 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.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what would the Lord your God have you do, but to go in the fear of the Lord your God, walking in all his ways and loving him and doing his pleasure with all your heart and all your soul,
2 Samuel 6:9
And such was David's fear of the Lord that day, that he said, How may I let the ark of God come to me?
1 Chronicles 13:12
And so great was David's fear of God that day, that he said, How may I let the ark of God come to me?
1 Chronicles 21:16
And David, lifting up his eyes, saw the angel of the Lord there between earth and heaven, with an uncovered sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the responsible men, clothed in haircloth, went down on their faces.
Job 13:21
Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.
Job 21:6
At the very thought of it my flesh is shaking with fear.
Job 23:15
For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me.
Psalm 119:120
My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
Jeremiah 5:22
Have you no fear of me? says the Lord; will you not be shaking with fear before me, who have put the sand as a limit for the sea, by an eternal order, so that it may not go past it? and though it is ever in motion, it is not able to have its way; though the sound of its waves is loud, they are not able to go past it.
Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not have fear of you, O King of the nations? for it is your right: for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.
Hebrews 12:28-29
If then, we have a kingdom which will never be moved, let us have grace, so that we may give God such worship as is pleasing to him with fear and respect:
Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I went down on my face at his feet as one dead. And he put his right hand on me, saying, Have no fear; I am the first and the last and the Living one;
Revelation 15:4
What man is there who will not have fear before you, O Lord, and give glory to your name? because you only are holy; for all the nations will come and give worship before you; for your righteousness has been made clear.