Other translations
American Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Darby Bible Translation
And Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And Joab the son of Sarvia, understanding that the king's heart was turned to Absalom,
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom.
God's Word
Joab, Zeruiah's son, knew the king was still thinking about Absalom.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joab son of Zeruiah observed that the king's mind was on Absalom.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, Zeruiah's son Joab knew that the king's attention was focused on Absalom,
NET Bible
Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.
New American Standard Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.
New International Version
Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart longed for Absalom.
New Living Translation
Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom.
The World English Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.