Numbers 3:23

23 The families of Gershon had to camp on the west side. They had to camp 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 families of Libni and Shimei belonged to the family of Gershon.

22 All of the males who were a month old or more were counted. There were 7,500 of them.

23 The families of Gershon had to camp on the west side. They had to camp behind the holy tent.

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

25 Here are the duties of the families of Gershon at the Tent of Meeting. They were held accountable for taking care of the holy tent and its coverings. They took care of the curtain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.