Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

יכול יכל 
Yakol 
Usage: 194

not go
ילך 
Yalak 
Usage: 0

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

it to enquire
דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

of God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

בּעת 
Ba`ath 
Usage: 16

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

of the sword
חרב 
Chereb 
Usage: 413

of the angel
מלאך 
Mal'ak 
Usage: 213

References

Watsons

Context Readings

David Builds An Altar

29 And the tabernacle of Jehovah, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt-offering, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon. 30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 10:12

And now, Israel, what doth Jehovah thy God require of thee, but to fear Jehovah thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

2 Samuel 6:9

And David was afraid of Jehovah that day, and said, How shall the ark of Jehovah come to me?

1 Chronicles 13:12

And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God to me?

1 Chronicles 21:16

And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of Jehovah stand between the earth and the heavens, and his sword drawn in his hand, stretched out over Jerusalem. And David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell on their faces.

Job 13:21

Withdraw thy hand far from me; and let not thy terror make me afraid:

Job 21:6

Even when I think thereon, I am affrighted, and trembling taketh hold of my flesh.

Job 23:15

Therefore am I troubled at his presence; I consider, and I am afraid of him.

Psalm 90:11

Who knoweth the power of thine anger? and thy wrath according to the fear of thee?

Psalm 119:120

My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Jeremiah 5:22

Will ye not fear me? saith Jehovah. Will ye not tremble at my presence, who have set the sand a bound for the sea by a perpetual decree, and it shall not pass it? and its waves toss themselves, but they do not prevail; and they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

Jeremiah 10:7

Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? For to thee doth it appertain; for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.

Hebrews 12:28-29

Wherefore let us, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, have grace, by which let us serve God acceptably with reverence and fear.

Revelation 1:17

And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and do homage before thee; for thy righteousnesses have been made manifest.

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