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.
37. They were also responsible for the posts in the courtyard around the Holy Tent and their bases, tent pegs and ropes.
38. Moses, Aaron and his sons camped east of the Holy Tent. They were in front of the Meeting Tent. They were responsible for the Holy Place. They did this for the Israelites. Anyone else who came near the Holy Place was to be put to death.
39. Moses and Aaron counted the Levite men. The Lord commanded this. There were 22,000 males one month old or older.