²⁷ To Kohath^(A) belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites;^(B) these were the Kohathite^(C) clans. ²⁸ The number of all the males a month old or more^(D) was 8,600.^[a] The Kohathites were responsible^(E) for the care of the sanctuary.^{(F) 29} The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side^(G) of the tabernacle. ³⁰ The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan^(H) son of Uzziel. ³¹ They were responsible for the care of the ark,^(I) the table,^(J) the lampstand,^(K) the altars,^(L) the articles^(M) of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain,^(N) and everything related to their use.^{(O) 32} The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar^(P) son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible^(Q) for the care of the sanctuary.^(R)