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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Okran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Asher, led by Pagiel son of Ocran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the company of the tribe of the people of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher <i>was</i> Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher <i>was</i> Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Pagiel the son of Ochran over the tribal army of the sons of Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Pagiel the son of Ochran over the tribal army of the sons of Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Pagiel the son of Ochran over the tribal army of the sons of Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Pagiel the son of Ochran over the tribal army of the sons of Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Pagiel the son of Ochran was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Asher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran was over the division of the tribe of Asher’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran was over the division of the tribe of Asher, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran was the leader of the Asher tribe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pagiel, son of Ochran, commanded the army of Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran was in command of the tribe of Asher, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ochran's son Pagiel was in charge of the tribe of Asher. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Over the company of the tribe of the Asherites was Pagiel son of Ocran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the people of Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Asher [is] Pagiel son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Asher is Pagiel son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Asher, Pagiel, the son of Ocran.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the tribe of the sons of Aser, the prince was Phegiel the son of Ochran. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And in the tribe of the sons of Asher, the leader was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />with Pagiel, son of Ochran, over the company of the tribe of Asherites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Over the company of the tribe of Asher was Pagiel son of Ochran,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Prince of the host of the tribe of Ashayr: Pagayl son of Akran.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the forces of the tribe of the sons of Aser, <i>was</i> Phageel the son of Echran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3428" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6295.htm" title="6295: paḡ·‘î·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Occurrence of God, an Asherite. From pega' and 'el; accident of God; Pagiel, an Israelite.">Pagiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5918.htm" title="5918: ‘ā·ḵə·rān (N-proper-ms) -- An Asherite. From akar; muddler; Okran, an Israelite.">of Ocran</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the division</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of Asher,</a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine."></a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15-17</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a></span><br />And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a></span><br />When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-4</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.</p><p class="hdg">Pagiel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13</a></b></br> Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Numbers 7:72</a></b></br> On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, <i>offered</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-24.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">Pa'giel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-24.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-24.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/13-13.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Pa'giel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Pagiel son of Ocran</b><br>Pagiel, whose name means "God intervenes" or "God meets," is identified as the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' wilderness journey. His father, Ocran, is mentioned only in genealogical contexts, indicating the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. The naming of leaders by their fathers' names underscores the patriarchal structure of ancient Israel. This practice also highlights the continuity of God's promises through generations, as seen in the genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament (Matthew 1, <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>).<p><b>was over the division</b><br>The term "division" refers to the organized military and social structure of the Israelite camp. Each tribe was divided into divisions, which were further organized into smaller units. This structure was crucial for maintaining order during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It reflects God's command for order and discipline among His people, as seen in the detailed instructions for the camp's arrangement in <a href="/numbers/2.htm">Numbers 2</a>. This organization also prefigures the order and unity expected in the body of Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>.<p><b>of the tribe of Asher</b><br>Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after Jacob's eighth son by Zilpah, Leah's maidservant (<a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Genesis 30:12-13</a>). The tribe of Asher was known for its abundance and prosperity, as prophesied by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>, "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king." This blessing is echoed in Moses' blessing in <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a>, where Asher is described as "most blessed of sons." The tribe's location in the fertile region of northern Canaan contributed to its prosperity. Asher's role in the wilderness journey and its later settlement in the Promised Land illustrate God's provision and faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pagiel.htm">Pagiel</a></b><br>He is the son of Ocran and the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His name means "God meets" or "God intervenes," reflecting a divine connection or purpose.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/ocran.htm">Ocran</a></b><br>The father of Pagiel, mentioned in the context of the tribal leadership. His name means "troubled" or "disturbed," which may reflect the challenges faced by the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_asher.htm">Tribe of Asher</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah. The tribe is known for its blessings of abundance and prosperity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, a period of testing, organization, and reliance on God's guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_camp_organization.htm">Israelite Camp Organization</a></b><br>Numbers 10 describes the orderly movement of the Israelite camp, with each tribe having a specific role and position, demonstrating God's order and structure.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Pagiel's role as a leader of the tribe of Asher highlights the importance of leadership in God's community. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their people, reflecting God's order and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_structure.htm">Divine Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organization of the Israelite camp demonstrates God's desire for order and structure in our lives. We are called to live disciplined lives, following God's guidance and commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The tribe of Asher's identity and blessings remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage. As believers, we are part of God's family, blessed and called to live out our identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_journey.htm">Faithfulness in the Journey</a></b><br>The wilderness journey represents the trials and growth in our spiritual walk. We are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting in God's provision and guidance through life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-40 - Why are certain names in Asher's genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_benjamin's_tallies_differ.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Pagiel</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(paḡ·‘î·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6295.htm">Strong's 6295: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pagiel -- 'occurrence of God', an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ocran</span><br /><span class="heb">עָכְרָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḵə·rān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5918.htm">Strong's 5918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ochran -- an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the division</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Asher,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:26 Pagiel the son of Ochran was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>