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.
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.