2 Samuel 8:13-18 ▼

13 David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley.

14 He erected garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subservient to David, while the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.

15 David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.

16 Zeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist,

17 Ahitub's son Zadok and Abiathar's son Ahimelech were priests, Seraiah was his personal secretary,

18 Jehoida's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, and David's sons were priests.