1 Chronicles 21:30

But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 10:12

Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

2 Samuel 6:9

So 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

David was afraid of God that day, saying, “How can I bring the ark of God home to me?”

1 Chronicles 21:16

Then David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the Lord standing between earth and heaven, with his drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, covered with sackcloth, fell on their faces.

Job 13:21

Remove Your hand from me,
And let not the dread of You terrify me.

Job 21:6

“Even when I remember, I am disturbed,
And horror takes hold of my flesh.

Job 23:15

“Therefore, I would be dismayed at His presence;
When I consider, I am terrified of Him.

Psalm 90:11

Who understands the power of Your anger
And Your fury, according to the fear that is due 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 in My presence?
For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea,
An eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it.
Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail;
Though they roar, yet they cannot cross over it.

Jeremiah 10:7

Who would not fear You, O King of the nations?
Indeed it is Your due!
For among all the wise men of the nations
And in all their kingdoms,
There is none like You.

Hebrews 12:28-29

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

Revelation 1:17

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, Do not be afraid; 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;
For all the nations will come and worship before You,
For Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

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Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

He was afraid

1 Chronicles 21:16
Then David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the Lord standing between earth and heaven, with his drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, covered with sackcloth, fell on their faces.
1 Chronicles 13:12
David was afraid of God that day, saying, “How can I bring the ark of God home to me?”
Deuteronomy 10:12
Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
2 Samuel 6:9
So David was afraid of the Lord that day; and he said, “How can the ark of the Lord come to me?”
Job 13:21
Remove Your hand from me,
And let not the dread of You terrify me.
Job 21:6
“Even when I remember, I am disturbed,
And horror takes hold of my flesh.
Job 23:15
“Therefore, I would be dismayed at His presence;
When I consider, I am terrified of Him.
Psalm 90:11
Who understands the power of Your anger
And Your fury, according to the fear that is due 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 in My presence?
For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea,
An eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it.
Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail;
Though they roar, yet they cannot cross over it.
Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear You, O King of the nations?
Indeed it is Your due!
For among all the wise men of the nations
And in all their kingdoms,
There is none like You.
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, Do not be afraid; 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;
For all the nations will come and worship before You,
For Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

General references

Numbers 16:50
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been checked.