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Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />from Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />from [the tribe of] Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pagiel, son of Ochran, from the tribe of Asher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Asher: Ochran's son Pagiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'For Asher -- Pagiel son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Asher: Pagiel, son of Ocran.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Aser, Phegiel the son of Ochran. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />from Asher: Pagiel, son of Ochran; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From Asher, Pagiel son of Ochran.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of Ashayr: Pagayel, son of Akran.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of Aser, Phagaiel the son of Echran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-13.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=73" 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/1.htm">The Leaders of the Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: lə·’ā·šêr (Prep-l:: 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.">from Asher,</a> <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: ben- (N-msc) -- 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> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;…<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="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-18</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33-34</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44-46</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Genesis 30:20</a></span><br />“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3</a></span><br />Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.</p><p class="hdg">Pagiel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27</a></b></br> And those that encamp by him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher <i>shall be</i> 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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Numbers 10:26</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher <i>was</i> Pagiel the son of Ocran.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Ochran</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Ocran</a> <a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">Pagiel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Pa'giel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Ochran</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Ocran</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Pagiel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Pa'giel</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">God commands Moses to number the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">The princes of the tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">The number of every tribe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord</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'; 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The tribe of Asher was known for its rich land and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>, where he speaks of Asher's food being rich and providing royal delicacies. The tribe settled in the western part of the land of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast, which was fertile and conducive to agriculture.<p><b>Pagiel</b><br>Pagiel is identified as a leader or prince of the tribe of Asher during the time of the wilderness wanderings. His name means "God intervenes" or "God meets," reflecting a common practice of the Israelites to incorporate the name of God (El) into personal names, signifying divine involvement or blessing. Leaders like Pagiel were responsible for representing their tribes in matters of census, military organization, and religious duties.<p><b>son of Ocran;</b><br>Ocran is mentioned as the father of Pagiel, though little else is known about him. The mention of lineage is significant in the biblical context, as it establishes authority and legitimacy within the tribal structure. Lineage was crucial for maintaining the inheritance and identity of the tribes of Israel. The genealogical record underscores the importance of family heritage and continuity in the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. 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>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pagiel.htm">Pagiel</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Asher during the census in the wilderness. His name means "God intervenes" or "God meets," reflecting a divine connection and purpose.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/ocran.htm">Ocran</a></b><br>The father of Pagiel. Not much is known about Ocran, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/census_in_the_wilderness.htm">Census in the Wilderness</a></b><br>This event, commanded by God, was a military census to organize the Israelites for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land. It was a significant moment of preparation and obedience to God's instructions.<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 Asher during the census highlights the importance of leadership in fulfilling God's plans. We are called to step into roles of responsibility with faithfulness and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of Pagiel and Ocran underscores the significance of heritage and identity in God's plan. As believers, we are part of a spiritual lineage that calls us to live out our faith with purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The census was a direct command from God, and the Israelites' obedience was crucial for their journey. Similarly, our obedience to God's Word is essential for our spiritual journey and growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Pagiel's name, meaning "God intervenes," reminds us of God's active role in our lives. We can trust in His divine intervention and guidance in our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_workmanship.htm">Who was Zebulun in the Bible?</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_omit_saul's_age_reign_in_1_sam_13_1.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:1 omit Saul's exact age and reign length in many manuscripts, and how does this omission affect the text's reliability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-13.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">from Asher,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָשֵׁ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><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">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 /><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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-13.htm">Numbers 1:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:13 Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:14" /></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>