2 Samuel 14:1 Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart longed for Absalom.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart longed for Absalom.

English Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom.

New American Standard Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.

King James Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward 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,

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

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king is on Absalom,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

14:1-20 We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

CHAPTER 14

2Sa 14:1-21. Joab Instructs a Woman of Tekoah.