Numbers 2:27

Verse

The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,

American Standard Version (1901)

And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Bible in Basic English

Nearest to him will be the tribe of Asher, with Pagiel, the son of Ochran, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. Their leader is Pagiel, son of Ocran,

King James (Authorized) Version

And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher [Happy]: and the prince of the children of Asher [Happy] shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Translation for Translators

Pagiel, the son of Ocran, will be the leader of the 41,500 men of the tribe of Asher.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of the tribe of Asher camp next to Dan. The leader of Asher is Pagiel son of Okran.

Noah Webster Bible

And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.

World English Bible

“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.

Young's Literal Translation

And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Asher; and the prince of the sons of Asher [is] Pagiel son of Ocran;

Context

The Order of the Camps

²⁶and his division numbers 62,700.²⁷The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,²⁸and his division numbers 41,500.

Summary

In Numbers 2:27, the verse describes the position of the tribe of Gad among the twelve tribes of Israel as they camped around the tabernacle. The tribe of Gad was assigned to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Reuben and Simeon. This arrangement was part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for organizing the Israelites' camp during their journey in the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific location and role to play, emphasizing order, unity, and obedience to God's commands.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher,.... Dan had a standard given him, though the son of an handmaid, being the firstborn of the sons of the handmaids, and his tribe being a warlike tribe, and very numerous; and Asher and Naphtali are placed by him, being the sons of handmaids also, and could not but contentedly pitch by him, who was the eldest of the sons of the handmaids Naphtali being his younger brother by mother's as well as father's side, and Asher the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maid: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran; the same as in Num 1:13.

Numbers 2:27

The Order of the Camps

²⁶and his division numbers 62,700.²⁷The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,²⁸and his division numbers 41,500.

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Berean Standard Bible

The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,

American Standard Version (1901)

And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Bible in Basic English

Nearest to him will be the tribe of Asher, with Pagiel, the son of Ochran, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. Their leader is Pagiel, son of Ocran,

King James (Authorized) Version

And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher [Happy]: and the prince of the children of Asher [Happy] shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran.

Translation for Translators

Pagiel, the son of Ocran, will be the leader of the 41,500 men of the tribe of Asher.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of the tribe of Asher camp next to Dan. The leader of Asher is Pagiel son of Okran.

Noah Webster Bible

And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.

World English Bible

“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.

Young's Literal Translation

And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Asher; and the prince of the sons of Asher [is] Pagiel son of Ocran;