Nehemiah 11:23

the king's: i.e. Darius Hystaspis. Compare Ezra 7:24. See App-57 and App-58.

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1 Chronicles 9:33 ; Ezra 6:8 ; Ezra 6:9 ; Ezra 7:20-24

²³ For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.

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Nehemiah 11:23