23. Joab was in command of the whole army of Israel. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and Pelethites.
24. Adoram was in charge of the forced labor. Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was the chancellor.
25. Shawsha was the scribe. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
26. Ira the Jairite was also David’s priest.