For a similar account of the officers of Solomon’s kingdom, see 1 Kings 4:1–6, where Jehoshaphat is still the recorder, and Benaiah is …

Was recorder. —This was a different office from that of “the scribe” (filled by Seraiah), and appears from [Reference 2 Kings 18:1…

And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host
Which was not only owing to his relation to David, being his sister'…

David neither committed wrong, nor denied or delayed justice to anyone. This speaks of his diligent commitment to his duties, and also his readines…