Numbers 10:26

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Numbers 10:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,

King James Version KJV

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.

American Standard Version ASV

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Bible in Basic English BBE

At the head of the army of the children of Asher was Pagiel, the son of Ochran.

Free Bible Version FBV

Pagiel, son of Ocran, was in charge of the tribal division of Asher,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And ouer the bande of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the sonne of Ocran.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Asher [is] Pagiel son of Ocran.

World English Bible WEB

Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And in the tribe of the sons of Aser, the prince was Phegiel the son of Ochran.

Translation for Translators T4T

The group from the tribe of Asher went next. Pagiel, the son of Ocran, was their leader.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:26

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Numbers 10:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עַל צְבָ֔א מַטֵּ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֑ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן עָכְרָֽן

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 upon Conj | Prep

צְבָ֔א tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cs

מַטֵּ֖ה maṭṭeh H4294 tribe N-ms

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp

אָשֵׁ֑ר ʼÂshêr H836 Asher N-proper

פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל Pagʻîyʼêl H6295 Pagiel N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

עָכְרָֽן ʻOkrân H5918 Ochran N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:26

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

צְבָ֔א tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cs

This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.

Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service

Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.

מַטֵּ֖ה maṭṭeh H4294 "tribe" N-ms

In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.

Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

אָשֵׁ֑ר ʼÂshêr H836 "Asher" N-proper

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.

פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל Pagʻîyʼêl H6295 "Pagiel" N-proper

Pagiel was an Israelite leader, the son of Ocran, and chief of the tribe of Asher during the exodus from Egypt, as listed in Numbers 1:13 and 13:13. His name means 'event of God'.

Definition: 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

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pagiel. See also: Numbers 1:13; Numbers 7:72; Numbers 10:26.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עָכְרָֽן ʻOkrân H5918 "Ochran" N-proper

Ochran was an Israelite living during the time of the wilderness, father of Pagiel, and mentioned in Numbers 1:13. His name means troubled, and he was from the tribe of Asher.

Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.13; father of: Pagiel (H6295) § Ocran = "troubled" an Asherite, father of Pagiel

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ocran. See also: Numbers 1:13; Numbers 7:72; Numbers 10:26.

Study Notes — Numbers 10:26

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Numbers 10:26 Summary
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Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:26

Context — From Sinai to Paran

24and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. 25Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.

26Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,

27and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali. 28This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Numbers 1:13	from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;
2	Numbers 7:72	On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.

Numbers 10:26 Summary

Numbers 10:26 tells us about a man named Pagiel son of Ocran, who was a leader over the tribe of Asher in the Israelite camp. This verse shows us that God has a plan for leadership and guidance in the life of His people, and that He raises up faithful and capable leaders to care for and direct them, just like in Jeremiah 3:15. As we read about Pagiel and the other leaders in the Israelite camp, we can learn about the importance of order, discipline, and leadership in our own communities, and we can trust in God's guidance and provision as we journey through life, just as the Israelites did, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Psalm 32:8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Pagiel son of Ocran and what was his role in the Israelite camp?

Pagiel son of Ocran was a leader over the division of the tribe of Asher, as seen in Numbers 10:26, and his role was to oversee and guide his tribe as they journeyed through the wilderness, similar to the role of leaders in the church today, as described in Ephesians 4:11-12.

What can we learn from the organization and leadership structure of the Israelite camp?

The organization and leadership structure of the Israelite camp, as described in Numbers 10, demonstrates the importance of order, discipline, and leadership in the community of God's people, as also emphasized in 1 Corinthians 14:40.

How does the mention of specific leaders and tribes in Numbers 10:26 contribute to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?

The mention of specific leaders and tribes in Numbers 10:26 highlights the diversity and unity of the Israelite community, as they journeyed together under God's guidance, as also seen in the book of Exodus, where God delivers and guides His people, such as in Exodus 13:21-22.

What does the role of Pagiel son of Ocran reveal about God's plan for leadership and guidance in the life of His people?

The role of Pagiel son of Ocran, as a leader over the tribe of Asher, reveals that God's plan for leadership and guidance involves raising up faithful and capable leaders to care for and direct His people, as seen in Jeremiah 3:15, where God promises to give His people shepherds who will care for them.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I, like Pagiel son of Ocran, can serve as a leader or guide to those around me, using my gifts and abilities to care for and direct others?
How can I, as a member of the body of Christ, contribute to the unity and diversity of the community of God's people, as seen in the Israelite camp?
What are some lessons that I can learn from the organization and leadership structure of the Israelite camp, and how can I apply these lessons to my own life and community?
In what ways can I, like the leaders in the Israelite camp, trust in God's guidance and provision as I journey through life's challenges and uncertainties?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:26

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher [was] Pagiel the son of Ocran. [See comments on Numbers 10:25].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:26

And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. They first took their journey ... by the hand of Moses.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:26

Numbers 10:11-34 The departure from Sinai The section consists of two well-defined narratives: Numbers 10:11-28 and Numbers 10:29-33 . The latter is obviously parallel to the former, and not a continuation of it; Moses’ request to Ḥ ?obab was made immediately before the departure, Numbers 10:34 is P’s continuation of Num 10:28.