53 And the Levites should encamp around the tabernacle of the Testimony, so that no indignation may arise against the assembly of the Israelites;+ and the Levites must be responsible for the care of* the tabernacle of the Testimony.”+

32 The head chieftain of the Levites was El·e·aʹzar+ the son of Aaron the priest, who had the oversight of those taking care of the responsibilities of the holy place.

4 They will join you and carry out their responsibilities regarding the tent of meeting and all the service of the tent, and no unauthorized person* may come near to you.+