13-14. David built a victory monument on his return from defeating the Arameans.Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Salt Valley. Eighteen thousand of them were killed. David set up a puppet government in Edom, and the Edomites became subjects under David.God gave David victory wherever he marched.
15. Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well—fair and even-handed in all his duties and relationships.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was clerk;
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;Seraiah was secretary;
18. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;And David’s sons were priests.