Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

He was afraid

Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell down at his feet, as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, and said, Fear not; I am the First and the Last;
Revelation 15:4
Who should not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou alone art perfect. Surely all nations shall come and worship before thee, because thy righteous judgments are made manifest.