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.
32. The head chief over the chiefs of the Levites was Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest. He was supervisor over those performing the duties of the sanctuary.
33. To Merari belonged the clans of Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Merarites.
34. Their enrollment, according to the number of males over one month old, was 6,200.
35. The chief of the household representing the clans of the Merarites was Zuriel, Abihail’s son. They were to camp on the north side of the dwelling.