Modern Translations New International VersionThe musicians were under the king's orders, which regulated their daily activity. New Living Translation Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command. English Standard Version For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required. Berean Study Bible For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. New American Standard Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a royal command for the singers day by day. NASB 1995 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. NASB 1977 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. Amplified Bible For there was a command from the [Persian] king regarding the singers, as to their daily task. Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers' daily tasks. Contemporary English Version though the daily choice of music and musicians was decided by royal decree of the Persian king. Good News Translation There were royal regulations stating how the clans should take turns in leading the Temple music each day. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were under orders from the king, orders that determined which duties they should perform day by day. 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. Classic Translations King James BibleFor it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. 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. 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. New Heart English Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. World English Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. American 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. American Standard Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. A Faithful Version For it was the king's commandment concerning them and a firm ordinance that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Darby Bible Translation For it was the king's commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day. English Revised Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Webster's Bible Translation For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587For it was the Kings commandement cocerning them, that faithfull prouision shoulde bee for the singers euery day. Bishops' Bible of 1568 For it was the kinges commaundement concerning them, that the singers should deale faythfully euery day, as was according. Coverdale Bible of 1535 for it was the kynges commaundement cocernynge them, that ye syngers shulde deale faithfully, euery daye as acordinge was. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the command of the king [is] on them, and support [is] for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. 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. Smith's Literal Translation For the king's command concerning them a surety for those singing the word of a day in its day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the king's commandment was concerning them, and an order among the singing men day by day. Catholic Public Domain Version In fact, there was a precept of the king about them, and an order among the singing men, throughout each day. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBecause of the commandment of the King upon them, and the truth was determined on the Ministers, every day by day. Lamsa Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a decree concerning the singers daily. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a sure ordinance concerning the singers, as every day required. Brenton Septuagint Translation For so was the king's commandment concerning them.     |