Ochran עׇכְרָן
Father of Pagiel
Who is Ochran in the Bible?
Ochran was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher and the father of Pagiel, a tribal leader during the Exodus. While Ochran himself is not a major figure in biblical narrative, his name appears in Numbers 1:13, 2:27, 7:72, and 7:77 in connection with his son's prominent role. Pagiel was chosen to lead the tribe of Asher in the census, represent them in the arrangement of the tribal camps, present offerings at the tabernacle's dedication, and direct them in the order of march (Numbers 10:26). Ochran's mention highlights the significance of family lineage in Israel's tribal hierarchy and the transmission of leadership responsibility through generations during the wilderness period.
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
"from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;"
- Numbers 2:27
"The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,"
- Numbers 7:72
"On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near."
- Numbers 7:77
"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."
- Numbers 10:26
"Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עׇכְרָן |