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

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.

Και δεν ηδυνατο ο Δαβιδ να υπαγη ενωπιον αυτης δια να ερωτηση τον Θεον, επειδη εφοβειτο εξ αιτιας της ρομφαιας του αγγελου του Κυριου.

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.