24 Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, began to take a census, but he did not complete it. God punished Israel because of this census, so the final figures were never recorded in King David's official records.
25-31 This is the list of those who administered the royal property:Royal storerooms: Azmaveth son of AdielLocal storerooms: Jonathan son of UzziahFarm labor: Ezri son of ChelubVineyards: Shimei from RamahWine cellars: Zabdi from ShephamOlive and sycamore trees (in the western foothills): Baal Hanan from GederOlive oil storage: JoashCattle in the Plain of Sharon: Shitrai from SharonCattle in the valleys: Shaphat son of AdlaiCamels: Obil, an IshmaeliteDonkeys: Jehdeiah from MeronothSheep and goats: Jaziz, a Hagrite
32 Jonathan, King David's uncle, was a skillful adviser and a scholar. He and Jehiel son of Hachmoni were in charge of the education of the king's sons.
33 Ahithophel was adviser to the king, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend and counselor.
34 After Ahithophel died, Abiathar and Jehoiada son of Benaiah became advisers. Joab was commander of the royal army.