Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity. New Living Translation Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command. English Standard Version For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required. Berean Standard Bible For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. King James Bible For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. New King James Version For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day. New American Standard Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a royal command for the singers day by day. NASB 1995 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. NASB 1977 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. Legacy Standard Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. Amplified Bible For there was a command from the [Persian] king regarding the singers, as to their daily task. Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks. American Standard Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of the commandment of the King upon them, and the truth was determined on the Ministers, every day by day. Brenton Septuagint Translation For so was the king's commandment concerning them. Contemporary English Version though the daily choice of music and musicians was decided by royal decree of the Persian king. Douay-Rheims Bible For the king's commandment was concerning them, and an order among the singing men day by day. English Revised Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were under orders from the king, orders that determined which duties they should perform day by day. Good News Translation There were royal regulations stating how the clans should take turns in leading the Temple music each day. International Standard Version They were subject to the commands of the king, who provided for the singers daily. JPS Tanakh 1917 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a sure ordinance concerning the singers, as every day required. Literal Standard Version for the command of the king [is] on them, and support [is] for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. Majority Standard Bible For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. New American Bible for they had been appointed by royal decree, and there was a fixed schedule for the singers assigning them their daily duties. NET Bible For they were under royal orders which determined their activity day by day. New Revised Standard Version For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as was required every day. New Heart English Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Webster's Bible Translation For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. World English Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Young's Literal Translation for the command of the king is upon them, and support is for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Residents Outside Jerusalem…22Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. 23For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. 24Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.… Cross References 2 Kings 25:30 And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life. Ezra 6:8 I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered. Ezra 7:20 And if anything else is needed for the house of your God that you may have occasion to supply, you may pay for it from the royal treasury. Nehemiah 12:47 So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. Treasury of Scripture For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. the king's. 1 Chronicles 9:33 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. Ezra 6:8,9 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 expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered… Ezra 7:20-24 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… a certain portion. Jump to Previous Amount Command Commandment Daily Due Firm King's Leaders Matter Music-Makers Order Orders Ordinance Portion Provision Regular Regulated Regulation Required Settled Singers Song Support SureJump to Next Amount Command Commandment Daily Due Firm King's Leaders Matter Music-Makers Order Orders Ordinance Portion Provision Regular Regulated Regulation Required Settled Singers Song Support SureNehemiah 11 1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.3. A catalogue of their names. 20. Those who remain dwell in other cities. (23) The king's commandment.--It seems that Artaxerxes had gone beyond the exemption of Ezra 7:24, and given them a daily allowance, which it was the business of Uzzi to see to.Verse 23. - For it was the king's commandment concerning them. Artaxerxes, it appears, had assigned a certain stipend from the royal revenue for the support of such Levites as were singers, and this stipend had to be paid to them day by day. It is suggested as the grounds for this special favour - 1. That the Levites engaged in the choral service were regarded as those especially who prayed "for the life of the king and of his sons" (Ezra 6:10); and, 2. That the singing Levites who returned from Babylon, being so few in number (128), had to be constantly on duty in the temple, and so needed a regular daily stipend. The nexus of this verse with the preceding one imp!ice that the payment in question was an important part of the internal business of the house committed to Uzzi. Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [there was] a command מִצְוַ֥ת (miṣ·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4687: Commandment from the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king concerning [the singers], עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against an ordinance וַאֲמָנָ֥ה (wa·’ă·mā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 548: Something fixed, a covenant, an allowance regulating עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against [their] הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing daily י֥וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day activities. דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links Nehemiah 11:23 NIVNehemiah 11:23 NLT Nehemiah 11:23 ESV Nehemiah 11:23 NASB Nehemiah 11:23 KJV Nehemiah 11:23 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:23 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:23 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:23 French Bible Nehemiah 11:23 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:23 For there was a commandment (Neh Ne) |
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