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.

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.