Numbers 10:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Over the company of the tribe of the descendants of Asher was Pag'i'el the son of 'Okhran.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And over the host^{H6635} of the tribe^{H4294} of the children^{H1121} of Asher^{H836} was Pagiel^{H6295} the son^{H1121} of Ocran^{H5918}.

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Commentary for Numbers 10:26

1. **Themes:**
- **Leadership and Organization:** Numbers 10:26 reflects the theme of leadership and organization within the Israelite community as they prepared to journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. Each tribe had a designated leader, underscoring the importance of structured governance and responsibility.
- **Divine Order:** The detailed record of tribal leaders suggests a divinely ordained social structure, emphasizing God's interest in the orderly arrangement of His people.
- **Preparation for Journey:** This verse is part of the instructions given by God to Moses regarding the order of the Israelite camp and their subsequent march. It highlights the theme of preparation and readiness to move forward as directed by God.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings:** The book of Numbers is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had received the Law at Mount Sinai. The Israelites were organized into tribes, each with its own leader, as they prepared to journey to the Promised Land.
- **Census and Tribal Leaders:** Prior to this verse, Numbers chapters 1 and 2 detail a census of the Israelite community and describe how the tribes were to be arranged around the Tabernacle. Numbers 10:26 specifically mentions Pagiel son of Ocran as the leader of the tribe of Asher during this period.
- **Timeframe:** This event occurred approximately in the second year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, around 1445 BCE, according to traditional biblical chronology.
- **Role of Tribal Leaders:** These leaders were responsible for their tribe's contributions to the service of the Tabernacle and for maintaining order within their respective tribes during the journey.

In summary, Numbers 10:26 emphasizes the theme of divine order in the leadership and organization of the Israelite tribes as they prepared to leave Mount Sinai and continue their journey to the Promised Land, with Pagiel son of Ocran serving as a key figure in this historical context.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6635
   There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָבָא
   Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
   Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
   
2. Strong's Number: H4294
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַטֶּה
   Transliteration: maṭṭeh
   Pronunciation: mat-teh'
   Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H836
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָשֵׁר
   Transliteration: ʼÂshêr
   Pronunciation: aw-share'
   Description: from אָשַׁר,; happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine; Asher
   
5. Strong's Number: H6295
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּגְעִיאֵל
   Transliteration: Pagʻîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: pag-ee-ale'
   Description: from פֶּגַע and אֵל; accident of God; Pagiel, an Israelite; Pagiel.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5918
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עׇכְרָן
   Transliteration: ʻOkrân
   Pronunciation: ok-rawn'
   Description: from עָכַר; muddler; Okran, an Israelite; Ocran.