For the [Persian] king had ordered concerning them that a certain provision be made for the singers, as each day required.
For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.
There was a command from the king setting out the daily requirements of the singers.
In fact, there was a precept of the king about them, and an order among the singing men, throughout each day.