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.
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.