Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The king's

1 Chronicles 9:33
Now these, the singers, the heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, were in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night.
Ezra 6:8
Moreover, I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God. The cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province from Beyond the River.
Ezra 7:20
And whatever else is required for the house of your God, which it falls to you to provide, you may provide it out of the king's treasury.

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