The number of every male one month old and upward was 8,600. Their duties were caring for the Sanctuary.
To Kohath belonged the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites. These were the Kohathite families.
The Kohathite families were to camp along the side of the Tabernacle on the south.
They were responsible for the Ark, the table, the menorah, the altars, and the implements of the Sanctuary used in service with them, the curtain and all involved with its use.
They are to keep watch over duties for him and the entire community before the Tent of Meeting while performing the service of the Tabernacle.