2 Samuel 14:1

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 14:1

BSB

Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart longed for Absalom.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, understood that the heart of the king had been turned toward Absalom,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Joab son of Zeruiah, knew that the king's heart was for Absalom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 14:1

NowJoabH3097Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofZeruiahH6870Proper Name Feminine perceivedH3045Verbthattheking'sH4428Noun Masculine heartH3820Noun MasculinewastowardAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 14:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 14:1

Summary

Military commander recognizes ruler's hidden affection

Place

Israel

Event

Joab perceives king's affection

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC