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Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
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American Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Christian Standard Bible
Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king’s mind was on Absalom.
English Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom.
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 drawn 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.
New Living Translation
Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom.