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The head chief over the chiefs of the Levites was Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest. He was supervisor over those performing the duties of the sanctuary.
33
To Merari belonged the clans of Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Merarites.
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Their enrollment, according to the number of males over one month old, was 6,200.
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The chief of the household representing the clans of the Merarites was Zuriel, Abihail's son. They were to camp on the north side of the dwelling.
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The Merarites were assigned responsibility for the frames of the dwelling, its bars, pillars, bases, and all its equipment—all these items—