27. Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards.Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars.
28. Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the Judean foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.
29. Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds that grazed in Sharon, whileShaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
30. Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels.Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
31. Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks.All these were officials in charge of King David’s property.
32. David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of understanding and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons.
33. Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
34. After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.