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1 Chronicles 21:29

1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 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…

Bible in Basic English

"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."

— 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

27

Then the Lord gave orders to the angel, and he put back his sword into its cover.

28

At that time, when David saw that the Lord had given him an answer on the grain-floor of Ornan the Jebusite, he made an offering there.

29

For the House of the Lord, which Moses had made in the waste land, and the altar of burned offerings, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon.

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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.

1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 say?
1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verses 30–1964.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 in?
1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 21:30-1964?
1 Chronicles 21:30-1964 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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