Parallel Verses
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.
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 tabernacle of the LORD, 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 terrified by the sword of the angel of the Lord.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
"And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
2 Samuel 6:9
And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and he said, "How can the ark of the LORD come to me?"
1 Chronicles 13:12
And David was afraid of God that day, and he said, "How can I bring the ark of God home to me?"
1 Chronicles 21:16
And David lifted his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between earth and heaven, and in his hand a drawn sword stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
Job 13:21
withdraw your hand far from me, and let not dread of you terrify me.
Job 21:6
When I remember, I am dismayed, and shuddering seizes my flesh.
Job 23:15
Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.
Psalm 90:11
Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.
Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear me? declares the LORD. Do you not tremble before me? I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass; though the waves toss, they cannot prevail; though they roar, they cannot pass over it.
Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due; for among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like you.
Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last,
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."