Bible Strands
Numbers 7:72
On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the eleventh day of the tribal leaders presenting their dedication offerings at the tabernacle. Pagiel approaches to present his tribe's contribution.
The words — נָשִׂ֖יא (na.Si') translates as the leader, identifying Pagiel’s official role. The phrase בְּ/יוֹם עַשְתֵּי עָשָׂר יוֹם (be./yOm 'ash.Tei 'a.Sar Yom) literally means on the eleventh day.
The thread — Pagiel and his leadership role appear in Numbers 1:13 as the tribal head counted in the wilderness census. He is named again in Numbers 2:27 as the designated commander for the Asherite camp.
Why it lands — The text establishes a fixed chronological sequence for the leaders' approach. The reader must track the order of presentation to understand the structure of the dedication narrative.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:13 from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;
- Numbers 2:27 The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,