Numbers 3:35-37

New Century Version

³⁵ The leader of the Merari families was Zuriel son of Abihail, and they were to camp north of the Holy Tent. ³⁶ The Merarites were responsible for the frames of the Holy Tent, the braces, the posts, the bases, and all the work connected with these items. ³⁷ They were also responsible for the posts in the courtyard around the Holy Tent and their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.