²⁹ The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side^(A) of the tabernacle.

⁵³ The Levites, however, are to set up their tents around the tabernacle^(A) of the covenant law so that my wrath will not fall^(B) on the Israelite community. The Levites are to be responsible for the care of the tabernacle of the covenant law.^(C)”

²³ The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle.^(A)