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The security detail of the Levites relied on a highly organized system of guards stationed strategically around the perimeter. These guards were arranged systematically according to the compass directions and specific key locations. Commentators agree that the historical record details the exact number of guard units assigned to each boundary.

On the eastern side, six distinct groups of guards stood watch. To the north and the south, the security presence consisted of four groups stationed at each side, maintaining their posts throughout the entire day.

Beyond the main directional posts, guards were also assigned to a specific set of chambers or storehouses. These storehouses consisted of two separate complexes. To properly secure them, the guards were deployed in pairs. Two groups of guards were stationed at each of the two complexes, resulting in a total of four guard units protecting these specific areas.