David’s Administration
15 So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people. 16 Gen. 27:29, 37–40; Num. 24:18; 1 Kin. 11:15Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; 2 Sam. 19:13; 20:23; 1 Chr. 11:6Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 17 1 Kin. 4:3Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Seraiah was the scribe; 18 1 Chr. 6:4–8; 24:3Benaiah the son of Jehoiada wasover both the 1 Kin. 1:8; 1 Chr. 18:17Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief ministers.