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Nehemiah 11:23

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23For it was ithe king’s commandment concerning them, that ||a certain portion should be for the singers, kdue for every day.

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Footnotes

  1. ||Or, a sure ordinance. ch. 9:37 (Heb.).
  2. kch. 12:47. See 2 Chr. 31:16.

Cross references

  1. iEzra 6:8, 9. & 7:20.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks.

NLTNew Living Translation

Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For there was a command of the king concerning them and a regulation concerning the singers, required day by day.