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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

30 but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the Lord’s angel.

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.

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.

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.

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.