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1 Chronicles 21:30
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.)
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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.
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
18 Then the angel of the Lord spoke to Gad. He said, "Tell David to build an altar to worship the Lord . David must build that altar near the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." 19 Gad told David this, and David went to Araunah's threshing floor. 20 Araunah was threshing the wheat. He turned around and saw the angel. His four sons ran away to hide. 21 David walked up the hill to Araunah. Araunah saw him and left the threshing floor. He walked to David and bowed with his face to the ground in front of him. 22 David said to Araunah, "Sell me your threshing floor. I will pay you the full price. Then I can use the area to build an altar to worship the Lord . Then the terrible sicknesses will be stopped." 23 Araunah said to David, "Take this threshing floor. You are my lord and king, so do whatever you want. Look, I will also give you cattle for the burnt offering. You can have the wooden threshing tools to burn for the fire on the altar. And I will give the wheat for the grain offering. I will give all this to you." 24 But King David answered Araunah, "No, I will pay you the full price. I will not take anything that is yours and give it to the Lord . I will not give offerings that cost me nothing." 25 So David gave Araunah about 15 pounds of gold for the place. 26 David built an altar for worshiping the Lord there. David offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He prayed to the Lord . The Lord answered David by sending fire down from heaven. The fire came down on the altar of burnt offering. 27 Then the Lord commanded the angel to 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
So Abraham and Abimelech made an agreement. Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle as proof of the agreement.
So Abraham and Abimelech made an agreement. Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle as proof of the agreement.
Genesis 21:28
Abraham also put seven female lambs in front of Abimelech.
Abraham also put seven female lambs in front of Abimelech.
Genesis 31:52
This pile of rocks and this one special rock both help us to remember our agreement. I will never go past these rocks to fight against you, and you must never go on my side of these rocks to fight against me.
This pile of rocks and this one special rock both help us to remember our agreement. I will never go past these rocks to fight against you, and you must never go on my side of these rocks to fight against me.
Joshua 24:27
Then Joshua said to all the people, "This stone will help you remember what we said today. This stone was here when the Lord was speaking to us today. So this stone will be something that helps you remember what happened today. The stone will be a witness against you. It will stop you from turning against your God."
Then Joshua said to all the people, "This stone will help you remember what we said today. This stone was here when the Lord was speaking to us today. So this stone will be something that helps you remember what happened today. The stone will be a witness against you. It will stop you from turning against 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.
