Pagiel
פַּגְעִיאֵל/PAG-ee-el/
“God's intervention or event of God”
Summary
Pagiel son of Ocran was the tribal leader and prince of Asher during the wilderness wanderings under Moses.
☩Leadership Role
Pagiel was appointed as the chief representative of the tribe of Asher during the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness. He was among the leaders enrolled by Moses at the numbering of Israel. When the tabernacle was set up, each tribal head brought offerings in rotation, and Pagiel presented his tribe's offering on the eleventh day.
Key verses:Numbers 1:13Numbers 2:27Numbers 7:72-77
☩Military Command
During the journeys through the wilderness, Pagiel commanded the host of the tribe of Asher and likely served as the standard-bearer for his division. His position placed him in the rear guard of the Israelite march formation.
Key verses:Numbers 10:26
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pagiel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Pagiel," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Pagiel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).