They were also responsible for the posts in the courtyard around the Holy Tent and their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.
All the things used in the Holy Tent and all the tent pegs for the Holy Tent and the wall around the courtyard must be made of bronze.
The Merarites were responsible for the frames of the Holy Tent, the braces, the posts, the bases, and all the work connected with these items.
Moses, Aaron, and his sons camped east of the Holy Tent, toward the sunrise, in front of the Meeting Tent. They were responsible for the Holy Place for the Israelites. Anyone else who came near the Holy Place was to be put to death.
“Count the Merarite families and family groups.