David's Kingdom Established and Extended

David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David also defeated Hadadazar king of Zova toward Hamath, as he went to set up his monument at the River Euphrates. The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went. So David reigned over all Israel,. He administered justice and equity to all his people. And Joab, the son of Zarawiah, was over the army. Abashai slew 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. All the Edomites became David's servants. Psalm 14: "There is none that does good"