Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 Yahweh, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon. 30 But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
2 Samuel 6:9
David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"
1 Chronicles 13:12
David was afraid of God that day, saying, "How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?"
1 Chronicles 21:16
David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of Yahweh standing between earth and the sky, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell on their faces.
Job 13:21
withdraw your hand far from me; and don't let your terror make me afraid.
Job 21:6
When I remember, I am troubled. Horror takes hold of my flesh.
Job 23:15
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Psalm 90:11
Who knows the power of your anger, your wrath according to the fear that is due to you?
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. AYIN
Jeremiah 5:22
Don't you fear me?' says Yahweh 'Won't you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetual decree, that it can't pass it? and though its waves toss themselves, yet they can't prevail; though they roar, yet they can't pass over it.'
Jeremiah 10:7
Who should not fear you, King of the nations? For it appertains to you; because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like you.
Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, "Don't be afraid. I am the first and the last,
Revelation 15:4
Who wouldn't fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed."