From the Mishkon each of the Levi son's carried, Gersnhon carried the curtain's and covers. Merari carried the wooden parts ( poles , posts , and hooks) and bases. The Khas carried vessels, the holy articles. The families of Gershon and Merari carried the parts Mishkon in wagons , khos carried the vessels on their shoulders. The working Leviim were counted from 30 through 50 (the total was 8,580.)