2 Samuel 8:13-15

Common English Bible

¹³ So David made a name for himself.^[a] When he returned, he killed eighteen thousand Edomites^[b] in the Salt Valley. ¹⁴ He set up forts in Edom,^[c] and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.

David’s administration

¹⁵ David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people.