Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
Strong's King James
Now Joab{H3097} the son{H1121} of Zeruiah{H6870} perceived{H3045}{(H8799)} that the king's{H4428} heart{H3820} was toward Absalom{H53}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king is on Absalom,