46. The total number of men counted was 603,550 men.
47. The families from the tribe of Levi were not counted with the other Israelites.
48. The Lord had told Moses:
49. “Don’t count the men from the tribe of Levi or include them with the other Israelites.
50. Tell the Levites that they are responsible for the Tent of the Agreement. They must take care of that tent and everything that is with it. They must carry the Holy Tent and everything in it. They must make their camp around it and take care of it.
51. Whenever the Holy Tent is moved, the Levites must do it. Whenever the Holy Tent is set up, the Levites must do it. They are the men who will take care of the Holy Tent. Anyone else who tries to take care of the tent must be killed.
52. The Israelites will make their camps in separate divisions. Everyone must camp near their family flag.