13. David was famous after he returned from the Valley of Salt. There he had defeated 18,000 Arameans.
14. David put groups of soldiers through all the land of Edom. All the people of Edom became servants for him. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went.
15. David was king over all Israel. His decisions were fair and right for all his people.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder.
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was the royal assistant.
18. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites, the king’s bodyguards. And David’s sons were important leaders.