1 Chronicles 21:30
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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. ”
חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
דָּוִד
David
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דָּוִד
David. Beloved. The shepherd boy who became king. A man after God's own heart. God chooses the surrendered heart not the impressive resume.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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מֲלְאָךְ
the angel of
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מֲלְאָךְ
Messenger, angel. Malak. A sent one who carries the authority of the sender. God still sends messengers today.
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יָכֹל
he was able
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יָכֹל
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
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בָּעַת
he was terrified
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בָּעַת
to fear
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