1 Chronicles 21:30

but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

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.

King James Version

But David couldn’t go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid because of the sword of the LORD’s angel.

World English Bible