The order of the distribution—namely, (1) to priests, (2) to Kohathites, (3) to Gershonites, (4) to Merarites—is in strict agreement with the order…

The children of Merari by their families
The descendants of Merari, the third son of Levi:

[had] …

The Levites waited until the other tribes were provided for, before they presented their claim to Joshua. They build their claim upon a very good f…