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Of Asher: Pagiel the son of Ochran.
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Divinely Appointed Leaders
While this verse simply names a leader, commentators note that Pagiel was part of a divinely selected group. These were not random men but 'renowned' individuals, likely the same capable leaders chosen previously. This highlights God's care in providing Israel with respected and proven leadership for the journey ahead.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The princes of the tribes, selected (Numbers 1:4) under divine direction, were for the most part the same persons as those chosen a few…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran. (See Gill on Numbers 1:5).
The people were numbered to show God's faithfulness in so increasing the seed of Jacob, so that they might be better trained for the wars and conqu…
