Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:1:

• Kupsabiny: “Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the stomach (heart) of the king cried/yearned very much wishing/thinking to see his son.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the heart of the king was [inclined] toward Absalom.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Joab the child of Zeruya knew that King David have-missed Absalom.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Joab realized that the king yearned to see Absalom.” (Source: Translation for Translators)