David’s administration

¹⁴ David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people. ¹⁵ Zeruiah’s son Joab was in command of the army; Ahilud’s son Jehoshaphat was recorder; ¹⁶ Ahitub’s son Zadok and Abiathar’s son Ahimelech^[a] were priests; Shavsha was secretary;