26 the curtains of the courtyardh, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar,i and the ropesj—and everythingk related to their use.

27 To Kohathl belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites;m these were the Kohathiten clans. 28 The number of all the males a month old or moreo was 8,600.b The Kohathites were responsiblep for the care of the sanctuary.q 29 The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south sider of the tabernacle. 30 The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphans son of Uzziel. 31 They were responsible for the care of the ark,t the table,u the lampstand,v the altars,w the articlesx of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain,y and everything related to their use.z 32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazara son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsibleb for the care of the sanctuary.c

33 To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites;d these were the Merarite clans.e