Numbers 3:33-37

33To Merari belonged the families descended from Mahli and Mushi. These were the families descended from Merari.

34The total number of all the males at least one month old was 6,200.

35The leader of the Merarite families and households was Zuriel, son of Abihail. They put up their tents on the north side of the tent of meeting.

36It was the duty of the Merarites to be in charge of the framework of the inner tent, the crossbars, posts, sockets, and all the equipment. They took care of all these things.

37They also took care of the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes.