Lexical Summary Pagiel: Pagiel Original Word: פַגְעִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pagiel From pega' and 'el; accident of God; Pagiel, an Israelite -- Pagiel. see HEBREW pega' see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paga and el Definition "occurrence of God," an Asherite NASB Translation Pagiel (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּגְעִיאֵל noun masculine Asherite, Φαγαιηλ, #NAME?; — Numbers 1:13; Numbers 2:27; Numbers 7:72,77; Numbers 10:26. Topical Lexicon Name and Tribal Assignment Pagiel son of Ocran emerges in the Pentateuch as the appointed chief of the tribe of Asher during the wilderness period (Numbers 1:13). His presence in the narrative links the house of Asher with its divinely assigned place among the tribes and with its responsibilities in the corporate life of Israel. Biblical Occurrences 1. Numbers 1:13 – Named among the twelve chiefs who assist Moses and Aaron in the first census. Role in the Census Pagiel’s appearance in the inaugural census underscores orderly stewardship. The census, commanded by God (Numbers 1:1-2), required each tribe to present a leader “who is the head of his family” (Numbers 1:4). Pagiel’s cooperation illustrates submission to divine authority and unification of the tribes under covenantal obligations. Placement in the Camp and March Numbers 2 assigns Asher to the north side, grouped with Dan and Naphtali. This strategic positioning highlights balanced defense and fellowship among kindred tribes. When the cloud lifted, “the division of the camp of the sons of Dan set out… and Pagiel son of Ocran over the division of the tribe of Asher” (Numbers 10:25-26). The text presents Pagiel as an integral cog in the movement of God’s people—neither exalted like Moses nor obscure, but faithfully executing his charge. Dedication Offerings On the eleventh day of altar dedication, Pagiel presents an identical gift to those of the other tribes: “one silver dish weighing one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, both filled with fine flour mixed with oil… one gold dish of ten shekels filled with incense” and the prescribed animals (Numbers 7:72-77, condensed). Uniformity of the gifts testifies to the unity of worship; Asher’s offering, though chronologically late, is equal in value and acceptance, reflecting impartiality before the Lord. Historical Context The name appears exclusively in the wilderness generation, dated in the second year after the Exodus. Pagiel represents a generation standing between Egyptian bondage and promised-land inheritance, embodying the tension of faith and obedience required for transition. Theological and Ministry Significance • Servant Leadership: Pagiel demonstrates that effective leadership is willing participation in God-ordained structure. Practical Application 1. Leaders today emulate Pagiel when they align their communities with scriptural mandates rather than personal preference. Summary Pagiel, though mentioned only five times, exemplifies dependable leadership, unity in worship, and disciplined mobility among God’s people. His brief appearances encourage modern readers to steward their assigned roles with equal fidelity, confident that even quiet faithfulness receives divine notice. Forms and Transliterations פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל פגעיאל paḡ‘î’êl paḡ·‘î·’êl pagiElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 1:13 HEB: לְאָשֵׁ֕ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃ NAS: of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran; KJV: Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran. INT: of Asher Pagiel the son of Ochran Numbers 2:27 Numbers 7:72 Numbers 7:77 Numbers 10:26 5 Occurrences |
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