Bible Figure
Pagiel
human biblical figure (Old Testament)
Pagiel son of Ochran was the leader of the tribe of Asher during Israel's wilderness organization.
Biography
Numbers names Pagiel son of Ochran as Asher's representative in the census. He presented Asher's tribal offering on the eleventh day of the altar dedication and later commanded Asher's contingent in the marching order. Scripture records no further personal narrative.
Biblical Significance
Pagiel represents Asher in the ordered camp, worship, and military organization of wilderness Israel.