1. In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines, bringing them to their knees, captured Gath, and took control of the surrounding countryside.
2. He also fought and defeated Moab. The Moabites came under David’s rule and paid regular tribute.
12-13. Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Valley of Salt—eighteen thousand of them. He set up a puppet government in Edom and the Edomites became subjects under David.God gave David victory wherever he marched.
14-17. Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well, fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships.Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of public records;Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests;Shavsha was secretary;Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the special forces, the Kerethites and Pelethites;And David’s sons held high positions, close to the king.