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1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1

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.

22 Then David said, s“Here shall be the house of the Lord God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

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1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — The New International Version (NIV)

30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord.

Then David said, “The house of the Lord God is to be here, and also the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

30 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.

Then David said, This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel.

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — New Living Translation (NLT)

30 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.

Then David said, “This will be the location for the Temple of the Lord God and the place of the altar for Israel’s burnt offerings!”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

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.

Then David said, “This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — New Century Version (NCV)

30 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.

David said, “The Temple of the Lord God and the altar for Israel’s burnt offerings will be built here.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Then David said, This is the house of Jehovah God, and this is the altar of burnt-offering for Israel.

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

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

And David said, This is the house of Jehovah Elohim, and this is the altar of burnt-offering for Israel.

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

30 However, David couldn’t go there to consult God because he was frightened by the sword of the Lord’s Messenger. 

Then David said, “This is where the Lord God’s temple will be. Israel’s altar for burnt offerings will also be here.” 

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

30 but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the Lord’s angel. Then David said, “This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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. Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the Lord God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

30 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.

Then David said, “This will be the house of Yahweh God, and this altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

30 David couldn’t go to the tent to pray to God. That’s because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord.

David announced, “The house of the Lord God will be built here. Israel’s altar for burnt offerings will also be here.”

1 Chronicles 21:30–22:1 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the Lord.

Then David said, “This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”


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