This is the work of the Gershonite family group at the Meeting Tent. Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest, will direct their work.
This is a list of the materials used to make the Holy Tent, where the Agreement was kept. Moses ordered the Levites to make this list, and Ithamar son of Aaron was in charge of keeping it.
Aaron and his sons are in charge of what the Gershonites do or carry; you tell them what they are responsible for carrying.
“Count the Merarite families and family groups.
This is the work the Merarite family group will do for the Meeting Tent. Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest, will direct their work.”
He gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites, which they needed for their work.