Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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 (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.

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.