Nehemiah 11:23

23The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.

23For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a royal command for the singers day by day.

23For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.

23For there was a 11:23 Some believe this refers to the regulations established by King David instead of the Persian king; however, Ezra 6:9, 10 records the fact that King Darius supplied appropriate items for sacrifice and requested daily prayers for “…the king and his sons.” Artaxerxes may have continued this practice.command from the [11:23 Artaxerxes.Persian] king regarding the singers, as to their daily task.

23For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.

23The musicians received their orders from the Persian king. He told them what they should do every day.