Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, Zeruiah's son Joab knew that the king's attention was focused on Absalom,
New American Standard Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that
King James Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Holman Bible
Joab son of Zeruiah observed that the king’s mind was on Absalom.
A Conservative Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
American Standard Version
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Amplified
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
Bible in Basic English
Now it was clear to Joab, the son of Zeruiah, that the king's heart was turning to Absalom.
Darby Translation
And Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Julia Smith Translation
And Joab son of Zeruiah, knew that the king's heart was for Absalom.
King James 2000
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart went out toward Absalom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Joab the son of Zeruiah realized that the mind of the king [was] on Absalom.
Modern King James verseion
And Joab the son of Zeruiah saw that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was turned again to Absalom,
NET Bible
Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.
New Heart English Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
The Emphasized Bible
And Joab, son of Zeruiah, perceived that the heart of the king was towards Absolom.
Webster
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom.
World English Bible
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king is on Absalom,
Themes
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 14:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joab Plots To Reconcile David With Absalom
1 Meanwhile, Zeruiah's son Joab knew that the king's attention was focused on Absalom, 2 so he sent messengers to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, "Please play the role of a mourner, wear the clothes of a mourner, and refrain from using makeup. Act like a woman who's been in mourning for the dead for many days.
Cross References
2 Samuel 13:39
Meanwhile, King David longed to visit Absalom, since he was moved to compassion over Amnon's death.
2 Samuel 2:18
Zeruiah's three sons Joab, Abishai, and Asahel were there. As a runner, Asahel was fast, like one of the wild gazelles.
2 Samuel 18:33
Deeply shaken, the king went up to the chamber overlooking the city gate, weeping bitterly and crying out as he went along, "My son Absalom! My son! My son Absalom! I wish I had died instead of you, Absalom my son, my son!"
2 Samuel 19:2
The victory had become an occasion for the army to mourn, because on that very day the troops heard the announcement, "The king is grieving for his son!"
2 Samuel 19:4
Meanwhile, the king veiled his face and kept on crying loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom my son, my son!"
1 Chronicles 2:16
along with their sisters Zeruiah and Abigail.
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.