13 Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

David's Administration

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. 15 And (A)Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

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