Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 29th, 2024
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 21:30
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord .
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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 .
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Contextual Overview
18 Now the angel of the Lord had commanded Gad to say to David that David should go up and raise an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 19 So David went up at Gad's word, which he had spoken in the name of the Lord . 20 Now Ornan was threshing wheat. He turned and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. 21 As David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David and went out from the threshing floor and paid homage to David with his face to the ground. 22 And David said to Ornan, "Give me the site of the threshing floor that I may build on it an altar to the Lord —give it to me at its full price—that the plague may be averted from the people." 23 Then Ornan said to David, "Take it, and let my lord the king do what seems good to him. See, I give the oxen for burnt offerings and the threshing sledges for the wood and the wheat for a grain offering; I give it all." 24 But King David said to Ornan, "No, but I will buy them for the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, nor offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing." 25 So David paid Ornan 600 shekels of gold by weight for the site. 26 And David built there an altar to the Lord and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings and called on the Lord , and the Lord answered him with fire from heaven upon the altar of burnt offering. 27 Then the Lord commanded 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
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.
Genesis 21:28
Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart.
Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart.
Genesis 31:52
This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and you will not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, to do harm.
This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and you will not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, to do harm.
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said to all the people, "Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us. Therefore it shall be a witness against you, lest you deal falsely with your God."
And Joshua said to all the people, "Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us. Therefore it shall be a witness against you, lest you deal falsely with 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.
