Nehemiah 11:23

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

For it was the king's {H4428} commandment {H4687} concerning them, that a certain portion {H548} should be for the singers {H7891}, due {H1697} for every day {H3117}.

For they were subject to the king's orders; and there was a fixed schedule for the singers, assigning them their daily duties.

For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.

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

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Cross-References

  • Ezra 6:8 (2 votes)

    Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

  • Ezra 6:9 (2 votes)

    And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which [are] at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:

  • Ezra 7:20 (2 votes)

    And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow [it] out of the king's treasure house.

  • Ezra 7:24 (2 votes)

    Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

  • Nehemiah 12:47 (2 votes)

    And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified [holy things] unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified [them] unto the children of Aaron.

  • 1 Chronicles 9:33 (2 votes)

    And these [are] the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, [who remaining] in the chambers [were] free: for they were employed in [that] work day and night.