Overview
Pagiel son of Ocran served as the leader (prince) of the tribe of Asher during Israel's time in the wilderness after the exodus from Egypt. He was chosen by God to assist Moses and Aaron in numbering the people and organizing the camps according to tribal divisions. Pagiel appears throughout the account of Israel's wilderness organization, demonstrating faithful leadership in the community of God's people.
Key Scriptures
"From Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran" (Numbers 1:13, NIV). "The tribe of Asher: Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of fifty-four thousand four hundred" (Numbers 2:27, ESV). "On the twelfth day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the people of Asher, brought his offering" (Numbers 7:72, NIV).
Application
Pagiel's consistent role as a tribal leader reminds us that God uses faithful individuals in positions of responsibility to shepherd His people and organize the body of Christ for effective ministry.