1. In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines— brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
2. He also fought and defeated Moab. He chose two-thirds of them randomly and executed them. The other third he spared. So the Moabites fell under David’s rule and were forced to bring tribute.
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.
15. Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well—fair and even-handed in all his duties and relationships.
16. Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was clerk;
17. Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;Seraiah was secretary;
18. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;And David’s sons were priests.