ESV: Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom.
NIV: Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart longed for Absalom.
NASB: Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was drawn toward Absalom.
CSB: Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king's mind was on Absalom.
NLT: Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom.
KJV: Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
NKJV: So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom.
