KJV ORIGINAL
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, noticed that the king's heart was longing for Absalom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joab could see that King David was missing his son Absalom and wanted to be reconciled with him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Absalom had killed his brother Amnon for raping their sister Tamar and then fled into exile for three years. David was torn between his duty as king to uphold justice and his love as a father who missed his son. Joab was David's military commander and nephew who often served as an intermediary in difficult family situations.
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