12
Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Valley of Salt - 18,000 of them.
13
He set up a puppet government in Edom and the Edomites became subjects under David. God gave David victory wherever he marched.
14
Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well, fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships.
15
Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of public records;
16
Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;
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