23. The clans of the Gershonites were to camp behind the dwelling on the west side.
24. The chief of the household of the Gershonites was Eliasaph, Lael’s son.
25. In the dwelling, the Gershonites were responsible for the meeting tent, the tent with its covering, the screen for the entrance of the meeting tent,
26. the curtains of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance of the courtyard surrounding the meeting tent and the altar, and its cords—all these structures.
27. To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites. These were the clans of the Kohathites.
28. The number of males over one month old, who would perform duties for the sanctuary, was 8,600.
29. The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the dwelling.
30. The chief of the household representing the clans of the Kohathites was Elizaphan, Uzziel’s son.
31. They were responsible for the chest, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the equipment of the sanctuary with which they would minister, and the screen—all these furnishings.