The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.
To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites; these were the Kohathite clans.
The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.
They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.
They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle.