NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon For it was the king'smelek (meh'-lek) a king -- king, royal. commandment mitsvah (mits-vaw') a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law) -- (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. concerning them that a certain portion 'amanah (am-aw-naw') something fixed, i.e. a covenant. an allowance -- certain portion, sure. should be for the singers shiyr (sheer) to sing -- sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). due dabar (daw-baw') a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause for every day yowm (yome) a day (as the warm hours), Parallel Verses 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. King James Bible For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers' daily tasks. International Standard Version They were subject to the commands of the king, who provided for the singers daily. NET Bible For they were under royal orders which determined their activity day by day. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were under orders from the king, orders that determined which duties they should perform day by day. King James 2000 Bible For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, as required every day. Links Nehemiah 11:23Nehemiah 11:23 NIV Nehemiah 11:23 NLT Nehemiah 11:23 ESV Nehemiah 11:23 NASB Nehemiah 11:23 KJV |
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