KJVFor it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.
For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.
for the command of the king is upon them, and support is for the singers, a matter of a day in its day.
For it was the king's commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day.
Nehemiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
N E H E M I A H CHAP. XI. Jerusalem was walled round, but it was not as yet fully inhabited, and therefore was weak and despicable. Nehemiah's next care is to bring people into it; of that we have here an account. I. The methods taken to replenish…