1. In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines— brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
13-14. David built a victory monument on his return from defeating the Arameans.Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Salt Valley. Eighteen thousand of them were killed. David set up a puppet government in Edom, and the Edomites became subjects under David.God gave David victory wherever he marched.