1 Chronicles 21:30
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBut David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
— 1 Chronicles 21:30, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
But David couldn't go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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.