Ocran is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the Israelite wilderness journey and the organization of the tribes. His name, Ocran, is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "troubled" or "disturbed." Ocran is noted primarily as the father of Pagiel, a leader of the tribe of Asher during the time of the Exodus.

Biblical References:

1. Numbers 1:13 : In the census of the Israelites conducted in the wilderness of Sinai, Ocran is mentioned as the father of Pagiel, who is appointed as the leader of the tribe of Asher. The verse states, "from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran."

2. Numbers 2:27 : Ocran's son, Pagiel, is again mentioned in the arrangement of the camp of Israel. The tribe of Asher is positioned on the north side of the tabernacle, with Pagiel son of Ocran as its leader: "The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran."

3. Numbers 7:72 : During the dedication of the altar, Pagiel son of Ocran is listed as the leader who presents an offering on behalf of the tribe of Asher on the eleventh day: "On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near."

4. Numbers 10:26 : In the order of march as the Israelites set out from Sinai, the tribe of Asher is again led by Pagiel son of Ocran: "Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher."

Historical and Theological Context:

Ocran's mention in the Bible is brief, and he is primarily recognized through his son, Pagiel. The genealogical listing and the role of his son highlight the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the organization of the Israelite community. The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, is consistently associated with Ocran through his son, indicating the hereditary nature of leadership roles during this period.

The tribe of Asher, to which Ocran belonged, was one of the northern tribes and was known for its rich agricultural land, as later described in the blessings of Moses and Jacob. The leadership of Pagiel, Ocran's son, during the wilderness period, underscores the tribe's participation in the communal and religious life of Israel, as seen in the offerings and the structured encampment around the tabernacle.

Ocran's legacy, though not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, is preserved through the faithful service of his son, Pagiel, who played a significant role in the orderly conduct and spiritual dedication of the Israelite tribes during their formative years in the wilderness.Ocran

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Ocran

(troubled), an Asherite, father of Pagiel. (Numbers 1:13; 2:27; 7:72,77; 10:26) (B.C. before 1658.)

OCRAN

ok'-ran.

See OCHRAN.

5918. Okran -- an Asherite
... Word Origin from akar Definition an Asherite NASB Word Usage Ochran (5). Ocran.
From akar; muddler; Okran, an Israelite -- Ocran. see HEBREW akar. 5917, 5918 ...
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... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia OCRAN. ok'-ran. See OCHRAN. Multi-Version Concordance
Ocran (5 Occurrences). Numbers 1:13 Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran. ...
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O'clock (16 Occurrences)
O'clock. Ocina, O'clock. Ocran . Multi-Version Concordance O'clock (16 Occurrences).
Matthew ... WEY). Ocina, O'clock. Ocran . Reference Bible.
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Octave (3 Occurrences)

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Ochran (5 Occurrences)
... ok'-ran (`okhran, from `akhar, "trouble"; the King James Version Ocran): The father
of Pagiel, the prince of the tribe of Asher (Numbers 1:13; Numbers 2:27 ...
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Encamping (24 Occurrences)
... Numbers 2:27 And those encamping by him 'are of' the tribe of Asher; and the
prince of the sons of Asher 'is' Pagiel son of Ocran; (YLT). ...
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Pagiel (5 Occurrences)
... pa'-gi-el, pa'-ji-el, pa-gi'-el (pagh`i'el, "God's intervention"): Son of Ocran,
of the tribe of Asher, among those enrolled by Moses at the numbering of ...
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Yearling (48 Occurrences)
... Numbers 7:77 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five
he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran. ...
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Oxen (176 Occurrences)
... 7:77 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats,
five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran...
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Captain (167 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 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. ...
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