Numbers 1:13
New International Version
from Asher, Pagiel son of Okran;

New Living Translation
Asher Pagiel son of Ocran

English Standard Version
from Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

Berean Standard Bible
from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;

King James Bible
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

New King James Version
from Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran;

New American Standard Bible
of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

NASB 1995
of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

NASB 1977
of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

Legacy Standard Bible
of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

Amplified Bible
from [the tribe of] Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

Christian Standard Bible
Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher;

American Standard Version
Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.

English Revised Version
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ochran.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pagiel, son of Ochran, from the tribe of Asher;

International Standard Version
From Asher: Ochran's son Pagiel.

Majority Standard Bible
from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;

NET Bible
from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;

New Heart English Bible
Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

World English Bible
Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;

Young's Literal Translation
'For Asher -- Pagiel son of Ocran.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Asher: Pagiel, son of Ocran.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Aser, Phegiel the son of Ochran.

Catholic Public Domain Version
of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;

New American Bible
from Asher: Pagiel, son of Ochran;

New Revised Standard Version
From Asher, Pagiel son of Ochran.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of Ashayr: Pagayel, son of Akran.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of Aser, Phagaiel the son of Echran.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaders of the Tribes
12from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; 13from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; 14from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;…

Cross References
Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
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.”

Joshua 19:10-16
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. ...

Judges 5:14-18
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. ...

1 Chronicles 12:33-34
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.

Isaiah 9:1
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:

Matthew 4:13-15
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—

John 1:44-46
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.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

Genesis 30:20
“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.

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 46:14
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

Exodus 1:3
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

2 Kings 15:29
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.


Treasury of Scripture

Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

Pagiel

Numbers 2:27
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.

Numbers 7:72
On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:

Numbers 10:26
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.

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from Asher
The name "Asher" is derived from the Hebrew root "אָשֵׁר" (Asher), meaning "happy" or "blessed." Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's eighth son, Asher, born to Leah's maidservant Zilpah. The tribe of Asher was known for its prosperity and abundance, as reflected in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:20, which speaks of Asher's rich food and royal delicacies. Historically, the tribe settled in the fertile region of Canaan, which contributed to their wealth and happiness. This context reminds believers of the blessings and provision that come from God, encouraging a life of gratitude and contentment.

Pagiel
The name "Pagiel" means "God intervenes" or "God meets." This name reflects a deep trust in God's providence and intervention in the lives of His people. Pagiel, as a leader of the tribe of Asher, would have been seen as a representative of God's presence and guidance among the people. His name serves as a reminder of the importance of relying on God's intervention in our lives, trusting that He meets us in our needs and guides us according to His will.

son of Ocran
The phrase "son of Ocran" identifies Pagiel's lineage, with "Ocran" meaning "troubled" or "distressed." This juxtaposition of names—Pagiel, meaning "God intervenes," and Ocran, meaning "troubled"—can be seen as a narrative of redemption and hope. It suggests that even in times of trouble or distress, God's intervention brings about transformation and blessing. This lineage emphasizes the biblical theme of God bringing good out of difficult circumstances, encouraging believers to trust in His redemptive power in their own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from Asher,
לְאָשֵׁ֕ר (lə·’ā·šêr)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

Pagiel
פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל (paḡ·‘î·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6295: Pagiel -- 'occurrence of God', an Asherite

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ocran;
עָכְרָֽן׃ (‘ā·ḵə·rān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5918: Ochran -- an Asherite


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