31 Their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the sanctuary utensils that were used with these, and the screen[a](A)—and all the work relating to them.(B) 32 The chief of the Levite leaders was Eleazar(C) son of Aaron the priest; he had oversight of those responsible for the duties of[b] the sanctuary.

33 The Mahlite clan and the Mushite clan came from Merari; these were the Merarite clans.

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 3:31 The screen between the most holy place and the holy place; Ex 35:12
  2. Numbers 3:32 Or for guarding

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) 32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar(H) son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible(I) for the care of the sanctuary.(J)

33 To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites;(K) these were the Merarite clans.(L)

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