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12 Moreover, Abishai (my father is a gift) son of Zeruiah (balsam) struck down eighteen thousand Edomites (red) in the Valley of Salt. 13 He placed garrisons in Edom (red), and all the Edomites were subject to David (beloved). So the LORD {YHWH} made David victorious wherever he went. 14 Thus David (beloved) reigned over all Israel (he wrestles with God) and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 15 Joab (YHWH is father) son of Zeruiah (balsam) was over the army; Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged) son of Ahilud (child's brother) was the recorder; 16 Zadok (righteous) son of Ahitub (my brother is goodness) and Ahimelech [Abimelech] son of Abiathar (my father is great) were priests; Shavsha (Shisha) was the scribe; 17 Benaiah (YHWH has built up) son of Jehoiada (YHWH knows) was over the Cherethites (executioners) and Pelethites (couriers); and David’s (beloved) sons were chief officials at the king’s side. 1 Chronicles 18:12-17, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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