Joab son of Zeruiah was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder.
Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha, recorded what happened in the courts; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud recorded the history of the people;
David had said, “The person who leads the attack against the Jebusites will become the commander over all my army.” Joab son of Zeruiah led the attack, so he became the commander of the army.
David was king over all of Israel, and he did what was fair and right for all his people.
Zadok son of Ahitub and Abiathar son of Ahimelech were priests. Shavsha was the royal secretary.
Jehoiada and Abiathar later took Ahithophel’s place in advising the king. Jehoiada was Benaiah’s son. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.