2 Samuel 8:13-15

New International Reader's Version

¹³ David returned after he had struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. He became famous for doing it.

¹⁴ He stationed some soldiers all through Edom. The whole nation of Edom was brought under David’s rule. The Lord helped him win his battles everywhere he went.

David’s Officials

¹⁵ David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.