1 Chronicles 18:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹² Abishai struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. Abishai was the son of Zeruiah. ¹³ Abishai stationed some soldiers in Edom. The whole nation of Edom was brought under his rule. The Lord helped David win his battles wherever he went.

David’s Officials

¹⁴ David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.