Ochran עׇכְרָן
Father of Pagiel
Biography
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.
Family
In Scripture
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- Numbers 1:13
"Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran."
- Numbers 2:27
"“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher. The prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran."
- Numbers 7:72
"On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ochran, prince of the children of Asher,"
- Numbers 7:77
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ochran."
- Numbers 10:26
"Pagiel the son of Ochran was over the army of the tribe of the children of Asher."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עׇכְרָן | H5918 |