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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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