13. David was famous after he returned from defeating eighteen thousand Arameans in the Valley of Salt.
14. He put groups of soldiers all over Edom, and all the Edomites became his servants. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went.
15. David was king over all Israel, and he did what was fair and right for all his people.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder.
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Abiathar son of Ahimelech were priests. Seraiah was the royal secretary.
18. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites. And David’s sons were priests.