6. David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
7. David took the golden shields that belonged to Hadadezer’s servants and brought them to Jerusalem.
8. From Tebah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities, King David took a great deal of bronze.
9. When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,
10. he sent his son Joram to King David to extend his best wishes and to pronounce a blessing on him for his victory over Hadadezer, for Toi had been at war with Hadadezer. He brought with him various items made of silver, gold, and bronze.
11. King David dedicated these things to the Lord, along with the dedicated silver and gold that he had taken from all the nations that he had subdued,
12. including Aram, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amelek. This also included some of the plunder taken from King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah.
13. David became famous when he returned from defeating the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18,000 in all.
14. He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
15. David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;
18. Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.