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New International Version NIV
12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
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Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
13
He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
14
David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.
15
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
16
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;
17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
17
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.
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