Boy Old Testament Known
Pagiel
prevention, or prayer, of God
פַּגְעִיאֵל pag.i.el
Pagiel (Hebrew: פַּגְעִיאֵל, pag.i.el) means “prevention, or prayer, of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Pagiel
son of Ochran
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 1:13 |
| Last appears | Numbers 10:26 |
| Cross-references | 22 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ochran co-occurrence Appears with Ochran in Numbers 7.
- Asher co-occurrence Appears with Asher in Numbers 2.
- Abidan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
- Ahiezer co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahiezer.
- Deuel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Deuel.
- Ahira co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahira.
- Eliab co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliab.
- Ammishaddai co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammishaddai.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.13;
son of: Ochran (H5918)
§ Pagiel = "event of God"
son of Ocran and chief of the tribe of Asher at the time of the exodus
Pagiel, son of Ochran, was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the wilderness wanderings.
The biblical story
Pagiel, son of Ochran, was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Num.1.13). He is mentioned several times in the book of Numbers as one of the leaders who assisted Moses in the census and organization of the Israelite camp (Num.1.13; 2.27; 7.72, 77; 10.26). In the census, Pagiel was responsible for counting the men of military age in his tribe (Num.1.41). He also brought an offering on behalf of his tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.72, 77). As the leader of Asher, Pagiel would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe, settling disputes, and representing their interests before Moses and the other tribal leaders. His presence in the various lists and events in Numbers highlights the importance of the tribal structure and leadership in the organization and governance of the Israelite community during their journey through the wilderness.
Key verses
Pagiel appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
Numbers 1:13 -
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 2:27 -
On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:
Numbers 7:72 -
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.
Numbers 7:77 -
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.
Numbers 10:26
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Numbers (5)
- Numbers 1:13
- Numbers 2:27
- Numbers 7:72
- Numbers 7:77
- Numbers 10:26