The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.
On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Am
But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the
The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.