Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ochran was the father of Pagiel, a leader from the tribe of Asher during the Exodus.
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Also known as Okran · Ocran
Ochran was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher. He was the father of Pagiel, who was chosen as the leader of the tribe during the Exodus (Num.1.13; 2.27). Pagiel represented Asher in the census (Num.1.13), in the arrangement of the tribal camps (Num.2.27), and in the offerings presented at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.72, 77). He also led the tribe in the order of march (Num.10.26). Ochran's name is mentioned in connection with his son's leadership role, highlighting the importance of family lineage in the tribal structure of Israel.
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5918
from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;
The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,
On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran.
Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,
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