28 Counting every male from a month old and upward, there were 8,600. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.
29 The families of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.
30 Now the leader of the clan of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31 Their responsibilities included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the curtain, and all their service.
32 Now the head of all the Levitical leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the sanctuary.
33 From Merari came the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.
34 Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.