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
Let us, therefore, be thankful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and in this way continue to serve God acceptably in reverence and fear;
Revelation 1:17
So when I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He laid His right hand upon me and said: "Do not be afraid any more. I am the First and the Last;
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship you, because the justice of your sentences has now been shown."