David’s Administration
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. 15 And [ch. 11:6]Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 [2 Sam. 8:17;20:25] and Zadok the son of Ahitub and [ch. 24:3,6] Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests; and [2 Sam. 8:17;1 Kgs. 4:3]Shavsha was secretary; 17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the [2 Sam. 8:18]chief officials in the service of the king.