Parallel Verses
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.
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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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 Meanwhile, the tent of the LORD that Moses had crafted in the desert, along with the altar of burnt offerings, were being stored at the high place in Gibeon at that time, 30 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.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,
2 Samuel 6:9
But David feared the LORD that day, and asked, "How can the Ark of God come to me?"
1 Chronicles 13:12
But David feared God that day, and asked "How am I to bring the Ark of God to me?"
1 Chronicles 21:16
So the angel of the ORD remained standing near the threshing floor that belonged to Ornan the Jebusite. David looked up and saw the angel of the LORD standing between earth and heaven, with 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 keep me from being petrified with terror.
Job 21:6
When I think about this, I'm petrified with terror and my body shudders uncontrollably."
Job 23:15
That's why I'm terrified at his presence! When I think about it, I'm afraid of him.
Psalm 90:11
Who can know the intensity of your anger? Because our fear of you matches your wrath,
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. Ayin
Jeremiah 5:22
"You don't fear me, do you?' declares the LORD. "You don't tremble before me, do you? I'm the one who put the sand as a boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot cross. Though the waves toss, they cannot prevail against it, though they roar, they cannot cross it.'
Jeremiah 10:7
Who wouldn't fear you, king of the nations? This is what you deserve! Indeed, among all the wise men of the nations, and throughout all their kingdoms, there is no one like you!
Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. But he placed his right hand on me and said, "Stop being afraid! I am the first and the last,
Revelation 15:4
Lord, who won't fear and praise your name? For you alone are holy, and all the nations will come and worship you because your judgments have been revealed."