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;
17
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the special forces, the Kerethites and Pelethites; And David's sons held high positions, close to the king.
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