19. The clans descended from Kohath were named after four of his descendants, Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
20. The clans descended from Merari were named after two of his descendants, Mahli and Mushi.These were the Levite clans, listed according to their family groups.
21. The descendants of Gershon were composed of the clans descended from Libni and Shimei.
22. There were 7,500 males one month old or older among these Gershonite clans.
23. They were assigned the area to the west of the Tabernacle for their camp.
24. The leader of the Gershonite clans was Eliasaph son of Lael.
25. These two clans were responsible to care for the Tabernacle, including the sacred tent with its layers of coverings, the curtain at its entrance,