[12] Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand. [13] And he put garrisons in Edom; became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. [14] So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. [15] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.