Asher Pagiel son of Ocran
Parallel translations
- WEB Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.
- KJV Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
- BSB from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;
- NKJV from Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran;
- NASB of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;
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Quick answer
Pagiel son of Ochran is named for Asher. The list of tribal leaders nears completion.
Overview
Asher's representative joins the appointed princes. Asher, whose name means 'happy' or 'blessed,' had received a blessing of abundance (Gen. 49:20). The careful naming continues to show God's personal attention to each part of His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Num 7:72On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ochran, prince of the children of Asher
- Num 10:26Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher.
- Num 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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