13. So David made a name for himself. When he returned, he killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley.
14. He set up forts in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.
15. David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people.
16. Zeruiah’s son Joab was in command of the army; Ahilud’s son Jehoshaphat was recorder;
17. Ahitub’s son Zadok and Ahimelech’s son Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
18. Jehoiada’s son Benaiah was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.