Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
In the wilderness the sons of Gershon had charge of the fabrics of the tabernacle when it was moved from place to place, the curtains, veils, tent-hangings (Num. 3:21-26). Thirteen Levitical cities fell to the lot of the Gershonites (Josh. 21:27-33).