There were 8,600 males one month old or older among these Kohathite clans. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary,
The descendants of Kohath were composed of the clans descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp.
These four clans were responsible for the care of the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the various articles used in the sanctuary, the inner curtain, and all the equipment related to their use.
They will serve Aaron and the whole community, performing their sacred duties in and around the Tabernacle.