13. David fought the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of their soldiers. When he returned, he built a monument.
14. David left soldiers all through Edom, and the people of Edom had to accept him as their ruler.Wherever David went, the Lord helped him.
15. David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.
16. Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army.Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records.
17. Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abiathar the son of Ahimelech, were the priests.Seraiah was the secretary.
18. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard.David's sons were priests.