For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
The king had given a command about them, that a specific amount should be given to the singers each day.
The writer is explaining that the Persian king officially ordered that the temple singers receive daily provisions.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Nehemiah, after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, they were rebuilding Jerusalem and reorganizing the temple services under Persian rule. The Persian king, Artaxerxes, had commanded that a daily portion be provided for the singers who served in the temple, ensuring their financial support to maintain uninterrupted worship. This arrangement highlighted the king's role in sustaining the religious practices of the Jewish community as they sought to restore their national and spiritual identity.
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