Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. Joab's design to get Absalom recalled out of banishment, his crime pardoned, and his attainder reversed, Sa2 14:1. Joab made himself very busy in this affair. 1. As a courtier that was studious, by all ways possible, to ingratiate himself with his prince and improve his interest in his favour: He perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom, and that, the...

Commenting on 2 Samuel 14:1-20

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah,.... The general of David's army: perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom; and longed to have him returned, though he knew not how to bring it about with credit to himself, his crime being so foul, and worthy of death.

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed @genevanotes

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart [was] toward Absalom. (a) That the king favoured him.