23. from thirty years and above, even to fifty years. Number all those who enter and minister in the tabernacle of the covenant.
24. This is the duty of the family of the Gershonites:
25. to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the roof of the covenant, the other covering, and the veil over everything, and the violet tent, which hangs at the entrance of the tabernacle of the covenant,
26. the curtains of the atrium, and the veil at the entrance, which is before tabernacle. Everything that pertains to the altar, the cords, and the vessels of the ministry
27. the sons of Gershon shall carry, under the orders of Aaron and his sons. And so shall each one know to which burden he ought to surrender.
28. This is the service of the family of the Gershonites, in the tabernacle of the covenant, and they shall be under the hand of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.
29. Likewise, you shall take a census of the sons of Merari, by the families and houses of their fathers,
30. from thirty years and above, even to fifty years, of all who enter to the office of their ministry and to the service of the covenant of the testimony.