Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 14:1
American Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Amplified® Bible
NOW JOAB son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Contemporary English Version
Joab knew that David couldn't stop thinking about Absalom,
Darby English Version
And Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Good News Bible
Joab knew that King David missed Absalom very much,
King James Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward 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 King James Version
So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart had inclined toward Absalom.
Revised Standard Version
Now Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah perceived that the king's heart went out to Ab'salom.
Young's Literal Translation
And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king `is' on Absalom,