1 Chronicles 21:30
What does 1 Chronicles 21:30 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 21:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and 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.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But David could not go before it to inquire ofGod; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.
Context
v.29For the tabernacle of Jehovah, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt-offering, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 10:7
Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
- 2 Samuel 6:9
And David was afraid of Jehovah that day; and he said, How shall the ark of Jehovah come unto me?
- Psalms 90:11
Who knoweth the power of thine anger, And thy wrath according to the fear that is due unto thee?
- Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:
- Job 23:15
Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him.
- Job 13:21
Withdraw thy hand far from me; And let not thy terror make me afraid.
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