Verse Comparison: Nehemiah 11:23
American Standard Version
For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.
Amplified® Bible
For the [Persian] king had ordered concerning them that a certain provision be made for the singers, as each day required.
Contemporary English Version
though the daily choice of music and musicians was decided by royal decree of the Persian king.
Darby English Version
For it was the king's commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day.
Good News Bible
There were royal regulations stating how the clans should take turns in leading the Temple music each day.
King James Version
For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
New American Standard Bible
For {there was} a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.
New International Version
The singers were under the king's orders, which regulated their daily activity.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For a commandment came to them from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.
Revised Standard Version
For there was a command 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.