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The leader of the people of Asher is Pagiel son of Okran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Asher Pagiel son of Ocran 41,500<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher, the chief of the people of Asher being Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Asher, and the leader of the children of Asher <i>shall be</i> Pagiel the son of Ocran.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Asher; and the leader of the sons of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher, and the leader of the sons of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Asher, and the leader of the sons of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Asher, and the leader of the sons of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Encamped next to Dan [on the north side] shall be the tribe of Asher; and Pagiel the son of Ochran shall lead the sons of Asher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ochran. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Next to them will be the tribe of [Asher]. The leader for the people of Asher is Pagiel, son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The tribe of Asher is to encamp beside them. The leader of Asher is to be Ochran's son Pagiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Asher. The leader of the people of Asher is Pagiel son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the people of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher. The prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Asher; and the prince of the sons of Asher [is] Pagiel son of Ocran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Asher; and the prince of the sons of Asher is Pagiel son of Ocran;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they encamping by him, the tribe of Asher: and the chief for the sons of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Beside him they of the tribe of Aser pitched their tents: whose prince was Phegiel the son of Ochran. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Beside him, those of the tribe of Asher fixed their tents, whose leader was Pagiel the son of Ochran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Encamped beside it shall be the tribe of Asher. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel, son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher. The leader of the Asherites shall be Pagiel son of Ochran,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher; and the chief of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they who camp with it are the tribe of Ashayr, and the Ruler of the sons of Ashayr: Pagayel son of Akran.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Asher; the prince of the children of Asher being Pagiel the son of Ochran,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that encamp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Aser; and the prince of the sons of Aser, Phagiel the son of Echran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-27.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=580" 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/2.htm">The Order of the Camps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>and his division numbers 62,700. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><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.">The tribe</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.">of Asher</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: wə·ha·ḥō·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">will camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">next to it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·nā·śî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Asherites</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> <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.">is 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">28</span>and his division numbers 41,500.…<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/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32-33</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-5.htm">1 Chronicles 7:5</a></span><br />Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a></span><br />over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;<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="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Ezekiel 48:24-26</a></span><br />Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. / Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west.<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="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a></span><br />These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<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="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be 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 7:72,77</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/1-41.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Ochran</a> <a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Ocran</a> <a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Pagiel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-13.htm">Pa'giel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/10-5.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Ochran</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Ocran</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Pagiel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Pa'giel</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">The order of the tribes in their tents.</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The tribe of Asher will camp next to it.</b><br>The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after Jacob's eighth son, Asher, whose name means "happy" or "blessed." Asher's position in the encampment was on the north side, alongside the tribes of Dan and Naphtali, forming part of the camp of Dan. This arrangement reflects the order and structure God commanded for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The north side was significant for its strategic defense position. Asher's location next to the other tribes symbolizes unity and cooperation among the tribes, essential for their survival and success. 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>, which speaks of Asher's rich food and royal delicacies. This abundance is a type of the spiritual blessings found in Christ, who provides for His people abundantly.<p><b>The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,</b><br>Pagiel, son of Ocran, served as the leader or chief of the tribe of Asher during the wilderness period. His name, Pagiel, means "God intervenes" or "God meets," which may reflect the divine guidance and provision experienced by the tribe. As a leader, Pagiel was responsible for representing his tribe in the census and in the organization of the camp, as well as in the offerings brought to the tabernacle (<a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Numbers 7:72-77</a>). The mention of his father, Ocran, follows the biblical tradition of identifying individuals by their lineage, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and continuity. This practice underscores the covenantal relationship between God and His people, passed down through generations. The leadership of Pagiel and others like him points to the ultimate leadership of Christ, who is the head of the Church and leads His people with wisdom and care.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm">Dan</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe of Dan was known for its role as a rear guard during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer.htm">Ahiezer</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness period. His name means "my brother is help," indicating a role of support and leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammishaddai.htm">Ammishaddai</a></b><br>The father of Ahiezer. His name means "people of the Almighty," reflecting a heritage of divine connection and responsibility.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/north_side.htm">North Side</a></b><br>The designated position for the camp of Dan around the Tabernacle. This strategic placement was part of God's orderly arrangement for the tribes during their journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/standard_of_the_camp.htm">Standard of the Camp</a></b><br>A banner or flag representing the tribe of Dan. Each tribe had its own standard, symbolizing identity and unity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_god's_plan.htm">Order and Structure in God's Plan</a></b><br>God's arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle demonstrates His desire for order and structure in the community of believers. This reflects the importance of organization and leadership in the church today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ahiezer's role as leader of the Danites highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide and protect their people. Christian leaders are called to be shepherds, caring for their flock with diligence and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_unity.htm">Identity and Unity</a></b><br>The standard of the camp symbolizes the identity and unity of the tribe. Believers are called to find their identity in Christ and maintain unity within the body of Christ, despite diverse backgrounds and roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_positioning.htm">Strategic Positioning</a></b><br>The placement of the tribe of Dan on the north side signifies strategic positioning for protection and support. Christians are encouraged to recognize their God-given positions and roles within the church and society.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reliable_is_the_urim_and_thummim_claim.htm">Exodus 28:30: How reliable is the claim about the Urim and Thummim, given the lack of concrete archeological evidence or consistent references elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_zelophehad's_sin_not_detailed.htm">Numbers 27:3-4: Why isn't more detail given about Zelophehad's sin if it was important enough to affect his family's inheritance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_inheritance_rules_change.htm">Numbers 27:1-11 compared to Deuteronomy 21:15-17: Why do inheritance rules seem to evolve, potentially contradicting the idea of unchanging divine law?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-27.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">The tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֣ה</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">אָשֵׁ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">will camp</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַחֹנִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">next to it.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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 leader</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָשִׂיא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Asherites</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">is 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/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:27 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:28" /></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>