²⁸ This is the service of the Gershonite clans^(A) at the tent of meeting. Their duties are to be under the direction of Ithamar^(B) son of Aaron, the priest.

⁸ and he gave four carts and eight oxen to the Merarites,^(A) as their work required. They were all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest.