Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart [was inclined] toward Absalom.
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
NOW JOAB son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
Now Joab, Zeruiah’s son, could see that the king’s mind was on Absalom.
Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, understood that the heart of the king had been turned toward Absalom,