28. There were 8,600 males one month old or older among these Kohathite clans. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary,
29. and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp.
30. The leader of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31. These four clans were responsible for the care of the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the various articles used in the sanctuary, the inner curtain, and all the equipment related to their use.
32. Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, was the chief administrator over all the Levites, with special responsibility for the oversight of the sanctuary.
33. The descendants of Merari were composed of the clans descended from Mahli and Mushi.
34. There were 6,200 males one month old or older among these Merarite clans.
35. They were assigned the area north of the Tabernacle for their camp. The leader of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail.
36. These two clans were responsible for the care of the frames supporting the Tabernacle, the crossbars, the pillars, the bases, and all the equipment related to their use.
37. They were also responsible for the posts of the courtyard and all their bases, pegs, and ropes.