Pagiel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. He is identified as the son of Ocran and serves as a leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' wilderness journey following their exodus from Egypt.

Tribal Leadership

Pagiel holds the position of a chief or leader among the Asherites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His role is significant during the census and organization of the tribes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. In Numbers 1:13, Pagiel is listed among the leaders chosen to assist Moses and Aaron in taking a census of the Israelite community: "from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran."

Role in the Census

The census, as described in Numbers 1, is a critical event for the Israelites, as it establishes the number of men eligible for military service. Pagiel's involvement underscores his importance and responsibility within the tribe of Asher. His leadership is further emphasized in Numbers 2:27-28, where the arrangement of the camp is detailed, and Pagiel is again mentioned as the leader of the Asherites: "The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran."

Offerings for the Tabernacle

Pagiel also plays a role in the dedication of the altar, as recorded in Numbers 7. Each tribal leader presents offerings for the dedication of the altar over twelve days. On the eleventh day, Pagiel brings his offerings, which include silver and gold vessels, grain offerings, and animal sacrifices. Numbers 7:72-77 details his contributions: "On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near. His offering was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels, one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the peace offering. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran."

Significance

Pagiel's repeated mention in the context of leadership, census, and offerings highlights his prominent role among the Israelites during a formative period in their history. His actions and responsibilities reflect the organized structure and communal dedication of the Israelite tribes as they journeyed through the wilderness under divine guidance. As a leader of the tribe of Asher, Pagiel's contributions to the census and the dedication of the altar demonstrate his commitment to the spiritual and communal life of the Israelite nation.Pagiel

prevention, or prayer, of God

Pagiel

(God allots) the son of Ocran and chief of the tribe of Asher at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:13; 2:27; 7:72,77; 10:26) (B.C. 1491.)

God allots, a prince of the tribe of Asher (Numbers 1:13), in the wilderness. PAGIEL

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 Israel (Numbers 1:13; Numbers 2:27). When the tabernacle was set up, the heads of the families of Israel "brought their offerings" in rotation, and Pagiel, as prince of his tribe, came on the 11th day (Numbers 7:72). Numbers 7:72-77 describes his offering. In the journeyings of Israel he was "over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher" (Numbers 10:26), and possibly standard-bearer (compare Numbers 10:14, 22, 25).

Henry Wallace

6295. Pagiel -- "occurrence of God," an Asherite
... 6294, 6295. Pagiel. 6296 . "occurrence of God," an Asherite. Transliteration:
Pagiel Phonetic Spelling: (pag-ee-ale') Short Definition: Pagiel. ...
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... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PAGIEL. ... Henry Wallace. Multi-Version Concordance
Pagiel (5 Occurrences). Numbers 1:13 Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran. ...
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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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Pa'giel (5 Occurrences)
Pa'giel. Pagiel, Pa'giel. Pahathmoab . Multi-Version Concordance Pa'giel (5
Occurrences). Numbers 1:13 Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran. (See RSV). ...
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Ocran (5 Occurrences)
... OCRAN. ok'-ran. See OCHRAN. Multi-Version Concordance Ocran (5 Occurrences). Numbers
1:13 Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran. (KJV DBY WBS YLT NIV). ...
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Asher (43 Occurrences)
... march was with the standard of the camp of Dan, on the north of the tabernacle,
along with Dan and Naphtali; the prince of the tribe being Pagiel the son of ...
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Leader (183 Occurrences)
... Numbers 2:27 "Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the
prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran. ...
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Pagans (7 Occurrences)

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Nearest (22 Occurrences)
... chief. (BBE). Numbers 2:27 Nearest to him will be the tribe of Asher, with
Pagiel, the son of Ochran, as their chief. (BBE). Numbers ...
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Tribal (25 Occurrences)
... Gideoni. (See NAS). Numbers 10:26 And over the host of the tribe of the
children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran. (See NAS). ...
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