Nehemiah 11:23

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

There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks.

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

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

The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.

For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day.

Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command.

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