⁷ They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community^(A) at the tent of meeting by doing the work^(B) of the tabernacle. ⁸ They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle.

²⁵ At the tent of meeting the Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle^(A) and tent, its coverings,^(B) the curtain at the entrance^(C) to the tent of meeting,^{(D) 26} the curtains of the courtyard^(E), the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar,^(F) and the ropes^(G)—and everything^(H) related to their use.

³¹ They were responsible for the care of the ark,^(A) the table,^(B) the lampstand,^(C) the altars,^(D) the articles^(E) of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain,^(F) and everything related to their use.^(G)

³⁶ The Merarites were appointed^(A) to take care of the frames of the tabernacle,^(B) its crossbars,^(C) posts,^(D) bases, all its equipment, and everything related to their use,^{(E) 37} as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard^(F) with their bases, tent pegs^(G) and ropes.

³ They are to be responsible to you^(A) and are to perform all the duties of the tent,^(B) but they must not go near the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar. Otherwise both they and you will die.^{(C) 4} They are to join you and be responsible for the care of the tent of meeting—all the work at the tent—and no one else may come near where you are.^(D)