15 David ruled over all Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.
16 Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, was the commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records;
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the court secretary;
18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguard and David's sons were priests.