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

Hebrews 12:28
Therefore let us render thanks that we get an unshaken realm; and in this way let us worship God acceptably ??29 but with godly fear and awe, for our God is indeed a consuming fire.
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man; but he laid his hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and Last,
Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou alone art holy. Yea, all nations shall come and worship before thee, for thy judgments are disclosed."