1 Chronicles 21:30

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 21:30

BSB
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And David was unable to go to the altar, so that he might pray to God there. For he had been struck with an exceedingly great fear, seeing the sword of the Angel of the Lord.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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,

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 21:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 21:30
Summary
David fear-stricken, unable to approach worship center
Place
Gibeon
Event
David avoids tabernacle through fear
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative