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

David’s Leaders(A)

15 David reigned over all of Israel, administering[a] 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,[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 8:15 Lit. with David administering
  2. 2 Samuel 8:16 Or recorder; an officer who kept official records of David’s administration

14 He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites(A) became subject to David.(B) The Lord gave David victory(C) wherever he went.(D)

David’s Officials(E)

15 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right(F) for all his people. 16 Joab(G) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat(H) son of Ahilud was recorder;(I)

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