Numbers 3:23

23 The Gershonite family groups camped on the west side, behind the Holy 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 family groups of Libni and Shimei belonged to Gershon; they were the Gershonite family groups.

22 The number that was counted was 7,500 males one month old or older.

23 The Gershonite family groups camped on the west side, behind the Holy Tent.

24 The leader of the families of Gershon was Eliasaph son of Lael.

25 In the Meeting Tent the Gershonites were in charge of the Holy Tent, its covering, the curtain at the entrance to the Meeting Tent,