11. King David also dedicated these to the Lord, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all the nations — from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and the Amalekites.
12. Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
13. He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.
14. So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
15. Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
16. Zadok son of Ahituband Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;Shavsha was court secretary;
17. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was overthe Cherethites and the Pelethites;and David’s sons were the chief officials at the king’s side.