Lexham English Bible

2 Samuel 8:12-18 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

12. from Aram and from Moab and from the Ammonites and from the Philistines and from Amalek and from the plunder of Hadadezer the son of Rehob, the king of Zobah.

13. So David made a name for himself when he returned from defeating Aram in the Valley of Salt, eighteen thousand.

14. He put garrisons in Edom; all over Edom he put garrisons, and all of Edom became servants of David. Yahweh protected David wherever he went.

15. David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

16. Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.

17. Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests and Seraiah was scribe.

18. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were priests.