27. Aaron and his sons are in charge of what the Gershonites do or carry. You tell them what they are responsible for carrying.
28. This is the work of the Gershonite family group at the Meeting Tent. Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest, will direct their work.
29. “Count the Merarite families and family groups.
30. Count the men from 30 to 50 years old. They will work at the Meeting Tent.
31. It is their job to carry the frame of the Meeting Tent, the crossbars, the posts and bases.
32. They must also carry the posts that go around the courtyard. They must carry the bases, tent pegs and ropes. And they must carry everything that is used with the poles around the courtyard. Tell each man exactly what to carry.