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Joab, son of Zeruiah, started to count them but didn't finish. God was angry with Israel because of this, and the report from it was never included in the official records of King David.
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These were all the commanders in charge of King David's property: for the royal treasuries Azmaveth, son of Adiel for the goods in the fields, cities, villages, and watchtowers Jonathan, son of Uzziah
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for the farm workers in the fields Ezri, son of Chelub
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for the vineyards Shimei from Ramah for storing wine that came from the vineyards Zabdi from Shepham
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for the olive and fig trees in the foothills Baal Hanan from Gedor for storing olive oil Joash
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for the herds grazing in Sharon Shitrai from Sharon for the herds in the valleys Shaphat, son of Adlai
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for the camels Obil, a descendant of Ishmael for the donkeys Jehdeiah from Meronoth
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for the flocks Jaziz from Hagar
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David's uncle Jonathan, an educated man who possessed insight, was David's adviser. Jonathan and Jehiel, son of Hachmoni, were in charge of the king's sons.
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Ahithophel was the king's adviser. Hushai, a descendant of Archi, was the king's friend.
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Jehoiada (son of Benaiah) and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel. Joab was the commander of the royal army.