28. There were 8,600 males one month old or older among these Kohathite clans. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary,
29. and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp.
30. The leader of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31. These four clans were responsible for the care of the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the various articles used in the sanctuary, the inner curtain, and all the equipment related to their use.