8:9 When King Toi 5 of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, 8:10 he 6 sent his son Joram 7 to King David to extend his best wishes 8 and to pronounce a blessing on him for his victory over Hadadezer, for Toi had been at war with Hadadezer. 9 He brought with him various items made of silver, gold, and bronze. 10 8:11 King David dedicated these things to the Lord, 11 along with the dedicated silver and gold that he had taken from 12 all the nations that he had subdued, 8:12 including 13 Aram, 14 Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amelek. This also included some of the plunder taken from 15 King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah.
8:13 David became famous 16 when he returned from defeating the Arameans 17 in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18 18,000 in all. 8:14 He placed garrisons throughout Edom, 19 and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned. 8:15 David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. 20
8:16 Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of 21 the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary; 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar 22 were priests; Seraiah was scribe; 8:18 Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised 23 the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests. 24