23. King David did not take a census of the people who were under the age of twenty, because of the Lord's promise to make the people of Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.
24. Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, began to take a census, but he did not complete it. God punished Israel because of this census, so the final figures were never recorded in King David's official records.
25-31. This is the list of those who administered the royal property:Royal storerooms: Azmaveth son of AdielLocal storerooms: Jonathan son of UzziahFarm labour: Ezri son of ChelubVineyards: Shimei from RamahWine cellars: Zabdi from ShephamOlives and sycomore trees (in the western foothills): Baal Hanan from GederOlive oil storage: JoashCattle in the Plain of Sharon: Shirtai from SharonCattle in the valleys: Shaphat son of AdlaiCamels: Obil, an IshmaeliteDonkeys: Jehdeiah from MeronothSheep and goats: Jaziz, a Hagrite
32. Jonathan, King David's uncle, was a skilful adviser and a scholar. He and Jehiel son of Hachmoni were in charge of the education of the king's sons.
33. Ahithophel was adviser to the king, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend and counsellor.
34. After Ahithophel died, Abiathar and Jehoiada son of Benaiah became advisers. Joab was commander of the royal army.