Numbers 3:23

23 This clan was to camp on the west behind the Tent,

Numbers 3:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 3:23

The families of the Gershonites
The two before mentioned, the Libnites and Shimites: shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward;
this was their situation when encamped; they were placed in the rear of the camp of the Levites, between the tabernacle and the camp of Ephraim, which was westward also, ( Numbers 1:18 ) .

Numbers 3:23 In-Context

21 The clan of Gershon was composed of the families of Libni and Shimei.

22 The total number of males one month old or older that were enrolled was 7,500.

23 This clan was to camp on the west behind the Tent,

24 with Eliasaph son of Lael as chief of the clan.

25 They were responsible for the Tent, its inner cover, its outer cover, the curtain for the entrance,