27 The family groups of Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel belonged to Kohath. They were all the Kohathite family groups.
28 They had 8,600 males one month old or older. They were responsible for taking care of the Holy Place.
29 The Kohathite family groups camped south of the Holy Tent.
30 The leader of the Kohathite families was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31 They were responsible for the Ark of the Covenant, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the tools of the holy place, the curtain and all the work connected with these things.
32 The main leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest. Eleazar was in charge of all those responsible for the Holy Place.
33 The family groups of Mahli and Mushi belonged to Merari. They were all the Merarite family groups.