The leader of the Gershonite clans was Eliasaph son of Lael.
They were assigned the area to the west of the Tabernacle for their camp.
These two clans were responsible to care for the Tabernacle, including the sacred tent with its layers of coverings, the curtain at its entrance,
“Record the names of the members of the clans and families of the Gershonite division of the tribe of Levi.