For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.

For there was an order from the king about them and a regular amount for the music-makers, for their needs day by day.

Διοτι ητο προσταγη του βασιλεως περι αυτων, και διατεταγμενον μεριδιον δια τους ψαλτωδους κατα πασαν ημεραν.

For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.