Pagiel
pag.i.el is the proper name of the son of Ochran, identified with the sons of Asher and their leadership and offering.
The form identifies a particular man as the son of Ochran and connects him with the sons of Asher: he is named in a tribal listing, designated as their leader, and associated with an offering.
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Personal name of Ochran's son among Asher · dominant
The proper-noun form identifies the same individual in each occurrence. In Numbers 1:13 the APB renders him as "Pagiel the son of Ochran"; in Numbers 2:27 it identifies him as leader of the sons of Asher, while Numbers 7:72 and Numbers 7:77 place him in the presentation and identification of an offering.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the proper name as "Pagiel," usually with "son of Ochran." It also places him in clauses concerning Asher's army, leadership, and offering.