²¹ The ·family groups [clans] of Libni and Shimei belonged to Gershon; they were the Gershonite ·family groups [clans]. ²² The number that was counted was 7,500 males one month old or older. ²³ The Gershonite ·family groups [clan] camped on the west side, behind the ·Holy Tent [Tabernacle]. ²⁴ The leader of the ·families [family groups] of Gershon was Eliasaph son of Lael. ²⁵ In the Meeting Tent the Gershonites were in charge of the ·Holy Tent [Tabernacle], its covering [Ex. 26:1–6], the curtain at the entrance to the Meeting Tent, ²⁶ the curtains in the courtyard, the curtain at the entry to the courtyard around the ·Holy Tent [Tabernacle] and the altar, the ropes, and all the work connected with these items.