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
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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.English 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.New International Version
But David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.