Leader of the tribe of Asher
Pagiel
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:13.
פַּגְעִיאֵלPagiel
The name means “prevention, or prayer, of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ochran
- People
- Tribe of Asher
About Pagiel Written by AI
Pagiel, son of Ochran, was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Numbers 1:13). He is mentioned several times in the book of Numbers as one of the leaders who assisted Moses in the census and organization of the Israelite camp (Numbers 1:13). In the census, Pagiel was responsible for counting the men of military age in his tribe (Numbers 1:41). He also brought an offering on behalf of his tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle (Numbers 7:72). As the leader of Asher, Pagiel would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe, settling disputes, and representing their interests before Moses and the other tribal leaders. His presence in the various lists and events in Numbers highlights the importance of the tribal structure and leadership in the organization and governance of the Israelite community during their journey through the wilderness.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
God allots, a prince of the tribe of Asher (Num. 1:13), in the wilderness.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 1:13
from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;
- Numbers 2:27
The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,
- Numbers 7:72
On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:77
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran.
- Numbers 10:26
Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.