31. They were in charge of the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils used in the holy place, and the screen. They took care of all these things.
32. The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar, son of the priest Aaron. It was Eleazar’s duty to supervise those who were in charge of the holy place.
33. To Merari belonged the families descended from Mahli and Mushi. These were the families descended from Merari.
34. The total number of all the males at least one month old was 6,200.