KJV ORIGINAL
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
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✦ 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
In the Book of Numbers, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the Israelite tribes in the wilderness as they prepared to leave Mount Sinai and journey toward the Promised Land. This verse lists Pagiel, the son of Ocran, as the appointed leader of the tribe of Asher, which was one of the twelve tribes descended from Jacob. This organization helped ensure order, military readiness, and proper representation among the Israelites during their exodus.
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