1 Chronicles 21:30

But Dauid could not goe before it to euquire of God; for he was afraid, because of the sword of the Angel of the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible

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.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was terrified because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Chronicles 21:30

21:30 Afraid - When he saw the angel stand with his drawn sword overJerusalem, he durst not go away to Gibeon, lest the angel in themean time should destroy Jerusalem: for the prevention whereof hethought it proper to worship God in that place, which he had consecratedby his special presence and acceptance.