13 And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down 18,000 Edomites in (A)the Valley of Salt. 14 Then he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, (B)and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

David's Officials

15 So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

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