And his allowance was a regular allowance given him from the king, a daily portion for every day, all the days of his life.
Nehemiah 11:23 - King James 2000 For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, as required every day. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 his allowance was a regular allowance given him from the king, a daily portion for every day, all the days of his life.
And these are the singers, heads of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free from other service: for they were employed in that work day and night.
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions for the singers and the gatekeepers, every day their portion: and they set apart holy things for the Levites; and the Levites set them apart for the children of Aaron.