^{15 Ref} And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.

^{16 Ref} And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

^{17 Ref} and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe;

^{18 Ref} and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada `was over' the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.