Numbers 3:23-35

23The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle toward the west.

24Now the leader of the clan of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.

25And the responsibilities of the Gershonites in the tent of meeting included the tabernacle, the tent with its covering, the curtain at the entrance of the tent of meeting,

26the hangings of the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard that surrounded the tabernacle and the altar, and their ropes, plus all the service connected with these things.

27From Kohath came the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

28Counting every male from a month old and upward, there were 8,600. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.

29The families of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.

30Now the leader of the clan of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

31Their 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.

32Now 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.

33From Merari came the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.

34Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.

35Now the leader of the clan of the families of Merari was Zuriel son of Abihail. These were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.