³⁰ For his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, a portion every day, as long as he lived.

²³ For there was a command from the king concerning them and a settled provision for the singers, as was required every day.^(A)

⁵ The king assigned them a daily portion of the royal rations of food and wine. They were to be educated for three years, so that at the end of that time they could be stationed in the king’s court.^(A)

⁴⁷ In the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah all Israel gave the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers. They set apart that which was for the Levites, and the Levites set apart that which was for the descendants of Aaron.^(A)

Seven Chosen to Serve

6 Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.^(A)

¹⁵ He blessed Joseph and said,