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.

For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a royal command for the singers day by day.

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

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.