← Back to Search

Numbers 1:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the tribe of Asher: Pagiel, son of Ocran.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse identifies Pagiel as the appointed leader representing the tribe of Asher in Moses' census.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses for conducting the first census of Israel in the wilderness, about a year after leaving Egypt. Each tribe needed to appoint a leader to help count all the men twenty years old and above who were able to serve in the military. Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Asher.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save