Nehemiah 11:23
There was an order from the king about them and a regular amount for the music-makers, for their needs day by day.
Ezra 6:8-9
Further, I give orders as to what you are to do for the responsible men of the Jews in connection with the building of this house of God: That from the king's wealth, that is, from the taxes got together in the land over the river, the money needed is to be given to these men readily, so that their work may not be stopped.
1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, heads of Levite families, stayed in the rooms of the temple and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night.
Ezra 7:20-24
Whatever is needed for the house of your God, and which you may have to give, take it from the king's storehouse.
Nehemiah 12:47
All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave what the music-makers and the gatekeepers deeded day by day. They made the offerings holy for the Levites; and the Levites did the same for the sons of Aaron.