ESV: For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required.
NIV: The musicians were under the king's orders, which regulated their daily activity.
NASB: For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a royal command for the singers day by day.
CSB: There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers' daily tasks.
NLT: Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command.
KJV: For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
NKJV: For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day.
