Nehemiah 11:23

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

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 11:23

BSB

For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.

AKJV

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

CPDV

In fact, there was a precept of the king about them, and an order among the singing men, throughout each day.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For the king's command concerning them a surety for those singing the word of a day in its day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 11:23

Foritwastheking'sH4428Noun Masculine commandmentH4687Noun FeminineconcerningthemthatacertainportionH548Noun FeminineshouldbeforthesingersH7891Verb dueH1697Noun MasculineforeverydayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Nehemiah 11:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 11:23

Summary

Royal decree provided daily support for musicians

Place

Persia

Event

Royal funding established

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC