12. Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
13. Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became vassals to David. So Adonai gave David victory wherever he went.
14. David reigned over all Israel and he administered justice and righteousness to all his people.
15. Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary.
16. Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were kohanim, and Shavsha was scribe.
17. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites, and David’s sons were chief officials in the service of the king.