33. The family groups of Mahli and Mushi belonged to Merari. They were all the Merarite family groups.
34. They had 6,200 males one month old or older.
35. The leader of the Merari families was Zuriel son of Abihail. They were to camp north of the Holy Tent.
36. The Merarites were responsible for the frame of the Holy Tent, the braces, the posts, the bases and all the work connected with these things.
37. They were also responsible for the posts in the courtyard around the Holy Tent and their bases, tent pegs and ropes.