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1 Chronicles 21:30
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the Lord’s angel.
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the Lord’s angel.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
King James Version
But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
English Standard Version
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
New Century Version
But David could not go to the Holy Tent to speak with God, because he was afraid of the angel of the Lord and his sword.
But David could not go to the Holy Tent to speak with God, because he was afraid of the angel of the Lord and his sword.
New English Translation
But David could not go before it to seek God's will, for he was afraid of the sword of the Lord 's messenger.
But David could not go before it to seek God's will, for he was afraid of the sword of the Lord 's messenger.
Amplified 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.
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 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.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by 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.
But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Dauid could not go before it to aske counsel at God: for he was afraide of the sworde of the Angel of the Lorde.)
And Dauid could not go before it to aske counsel at God: for he was afraide of the sworde of the Angel of the Lorde.)
Legacy Standard Bible
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible
But David could not go into its presence to consult God, because the sword of the angel of Adonai had struck him with terror.
But David could not go into its presence to consult God, because the sword of the angel of Adonai had struck him with terror.
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.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
David could not go to the Holy Tent to speak with God because he was afraid. He was afraid of the angel of the Lord and his sword.)
David could not go to the Holy Tent to speak with God because he was afraid. He was afraid of the angel of the Lord and his sword.)
George Lamsa Translation
At that time David was exceedingly afraid, and could not go to pray before the LORD for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
At that time David was exceedingly afraid, and could not go to pray before the LORD for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
Good News Translation
but David was not able to go there to worship God, because he was afraid of the sword of the Lord 's angel.
but David was not able to go there to worship God, because he was afraid of the sword of the Lord 's angel.
Lexham English 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.
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.
Literal Translation
and David was not able to go before it to seek God, for he was terrified from the face of the Angel of Jehovah.
and David was not able to go before it to seek God, for he was terrified from the face of the Angel of Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Dauid coulde not go thither to seke God before it, for he feared the swerde of the LORDES angell.
But Dauid coulde not go thither to seke God before it, for he feared the swerde of the LORDES angell.
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.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid coulde not go before it, to aske counsell at God, for he was afrayde of the sword of the angel of the Lorde.
And Dauid coulde not go before it, to aske counsell at God, for he was afrayde of the sword of the angel of the Lorde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
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.
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.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David could not go before it to enquire of God; for he hasted not because of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
And David could not go before it to enquire of God; for he hasted not because of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
English Revised 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and Dauid myyte not go to the auter, to biseche God there, for he was aferd bi ful greet drede, seynge the swerd of the `aungel of the Lord.
and Dauid myyte not go to the auter, to biseche God there, for he was aferd bi ful greet drede, seynge the swerd of the `aungel of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New King James Version
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
New Living Translation
But David was not able to go there to inquire of God, because he was terrified by the drawn sword of the angel of the Lord .
But David was not able to go there to inquire of God, because he was terrified by the drawn sword of the angel of the Lord .
New Life Bible
But David could not go in front of it to pray to God. For he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
But David could not go in front of it to pray to God. For he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
New Revised Standard
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham 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.
and David could not go before it, to seek God, - for he had been terrified, because of the sword of the messenger of Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David could not go to the altar there to pray to God: for he was seized with an exceeding great fear, seeing the sword of the angel of the Lord.
And David could not go to the altar there to pray to God: for he was seized with an exceeding great fear, seeing the sword of the angel of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
Young's 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.
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.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the LORD.
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the LORD.
Contextual Overview
18 Then the angel of the Lord gave orders to Gad to say to David that he was to go and put up an altar to the Lord on the grain-floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 19 And David went up, as Gad had said in the name of the Lord. 20 And Ornan, turning back, saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him went to a secret place. Now Ornan was crushing his grain. 21 And when David came, Ornan, looking, saw him, and came out from the grain-floor and went down on his face to the earth before him. 22 Then David said to Ornan, Give me the place where this grain-floor is, so that I may put up an altar here to the Lord: let me have it for its full price; so that this disease may be stopped among the people. 23 And Ornan said to David, Take it, and let my lord the king do what seems right to him. See, I give you the oxen for burned offerings and the grain-cleaning instruments for fire-wood, and the grain for the meal offering; I give it all. 24 And King David said to Ornan, No; I will certainly give you the full price for it, because I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or give a burned offering without payment. 25 So David gave Ornan six hundred shekels of gold by weight for the place. 26 And David put up an altar there to the Lord, offering burned offerings and peace-offerings with prayers to the Lord; and he gave him an answer from heaven, sending fire on the altar of burned offering. 27 Then the Lord gave orders to the angel, and he put back his sword into its cover.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he was afraid: 1 Chronicles 21:16, 1 Chronicles 13:12, Deuteronomy 10:12, 2 Samuel 6:9, Job 13:21, Job 21:6, Job 23:15, Psalms 90:11, Psalms 119:120, Jeremiah 5:22, Jeremiah 10:7, Hebrews 12:28, Hebrews 12:29, Revelation 1:17, Revelation 15:4
Reciprocal: Joshua 5:13 - his sword
Cross-References
Genesis 21:27
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement together.
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement together.
Genesis 21:28
And Abraham put seven young lambs of the flock on one side by themselves.
And Abraham put seven young lambs of the flock on one side by themselves.
Genesis 31:52
They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose.
They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose.
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said to all the people, See now, this stone is to be a witness against us; for all the words of the Lord have been said to us in its hearing: so it will be a witness against you if you are false to the Lord your God.
And Joshua said to all the people, See now, this stone is to be a witness against us; for all the words of the Lord have been said to us in its hearing: so it will be a witness against you if you are false to the Lord your God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But David could not go before it to inquire of God,.... Which yet was the proper place to seek the Lord in: the reason follows,
for he was afraid, because of the sword of the angel of the Lord; which had so terrified him, that he was so weak that he could not go; and he feared that, should he attempt to go, while he was going thither, at such a distance, the angel would make a terrible slaughter in Jerusalem, and therefore he durst not go and leave it; and besides, as the Lord had commanded him to build an altar there, he might fear it would displease him, should he depart from it; and the rather, as hereby he pointed out to him the place where the temple should be built, and sacrifices offered, as appears from what he says in the beginning of the next chapter.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
David, knowing that by sacrifice on this altar he had caused the angel to stay his hand, was afraid to transfer his offerings elsewhere, lest the Angel should resume his task and pestilence again break out.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 21:30. Because of the sword of the angel — This is given as a reason why David built an altar in the threshing-floor of Ornan: he was afraid to go to Gibeon, because of the sword of the destroying angel, or he was afraid of delaying the offerings so long as his going thither would require, lest the destroying angel should in the mean while exterminate the people; therefore he hastily built an altar in that place, and on it made the requisite offerings, and by the fire from heaven God showed that he had accepted his act and his devotion. Such interventions as these must necessarily maintain in the minds of the people a full persuasion of the truth and Divine origin of their religion.
For a more circumstantial account of these transactions, see the notes on 2 Samuel 24:1, Ac., in which several difficulties of the text are removed.
