2 Samuel 14:1

Now Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah, perceiued that the kings heart was toward Absalom.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart {was inclined} toward Absalom.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now it was clear to Joab, the son of Zeruiah, that the king's heart was turning to Absalom.
- Basic English Bible

Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart longed for Absalom.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
- Darby Bible

And Joab the son of Sarvia, understanding that the king's heart was turned to Absalom,
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
- English Revised Version

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 14:1

14:1 Was towards - He desired to see him, but was ashamed to shew kindness to one whom God's law and his own conscience obliged him to punish; he wanted therefore a fair pretence, which therefore Joab gave him.