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1 Chronicles 21:30
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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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.
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.
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.
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
18So the angel of the Lord ordered Gad to tell David to go and set up an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 19David went up at Gad’s command spoken in the name of the Lord. 20Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel. His four sons, who were with him, hid. 21David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground. 22Then David said to Ornan, “Give me this threshing-floor plot so that I may build an altar to the Lord on it. Give it to me for the full price, so the plague on the people may be stopped.” 23Ornan said to David, “Take it! My lord the king may do whatever he wants. See, I give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering—I give it all.” 24King David answered Ornan, “No, I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the Lord what belongs to you or offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” 25So David gave Ornan fifteen pounds of gold for the plot. 26He built an altar to the Lord there and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He called on the Lord, and he answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. 27Then the Lord spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath.
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
Abraham took flocks and herds and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
Abraham took flocks and herds and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
Genesis 21:28
Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock.
Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock.
Genesis 31:52
This mound is a witness and the marker is a witness that I will not pass beyond this mound to you, and you will not pass beyond this mound and this marker to do me harm.
This mound is a witness and the marker is a witness that I will not pass beyond this mound to you, and you will not pass beyond this mound and this marker to do me harm.
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone—it will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the Lord said to us, and it will be a witness against you, so that you will not deny your God.”
And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone—it will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the Lord said to us, and it will be a witness against you, so that you will not deny 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.
