Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
World English Bible (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.
Strong's King James
But David{H1732} could{H3201}{(H8804)} not go{H3212}{(H8800)} before{H6440} it to enquire{H1875}{(H8800)} of God{H430}: for he was afraid{H1204}{(H8738)} because{H6440} of the sword{H2719} of the angel{H4397} of the LORD{H3068}.
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Young's Literal Translation
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.