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

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

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

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

23 For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day.

23 The singers were under the king’s orders, which regulated them day by day.

23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.

23 For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day.

23 They were under orders from the king, orders that determined which duties they should perform day by day.

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

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

23 The singers received their orders from the Persian king. He told them what they should do every day.

23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.