15. So David reigned over all Israel, and executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the [chief] priests, and Seraiah was the scribe;
18. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and Pelethites [the king's bodyguards]; and David's sons were chief [confidential] assistants to the king.