New International Version (NIV)
1Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
2 Samuel 14:1
2 Samuel 14:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was drawn toward Absalom.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1Joab, the son of Zeruiah, knew that the king longed to see Absalom.