and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, every day a portion, as long as he lived.
Nehemiah 11:23 - Revised Standard Version For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the [Persian] king had ordered concerning them that a certain provision be made for the singers, as each day required. American Standard Version (1901) For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Common English Bible There was a command from the king setting out the daily requirements of the singers. Catholic Public Domain Version In fact, there was a precept of the king about them, and an order among the singing men, throughout each day. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the king's commandment was concerning them, and an order among the singing men day by day. |
and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, every day a portion, as long as he lived.
Now these are the singers, the heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, dwelling in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night.
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers; and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron.