Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For there was an order from the king about them and a regular amount for the music-makers, for their needs day by day.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For it was the king's commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the command of the king `is' upon them, and support `is' for the singers, a matter of a day in its day.