And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.
Nehemiah 11:23 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for 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 continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.
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.
And all Israel in the days of Zerub´babel, and in the days of Nehemi´ah, 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.