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Numbers 7:72 Cross-References
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“On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:”
Numbers 7:72 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 7:72
On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered—Asher (אָשֵׁר, 'happy/blessed') was Leah's son through her maidservant Zilpah (Genesis 30:12-13). Leah's exclamation 'Happy am I!' (בְּאָשְׁרִי, be-oshri) reflects the blessing of fullness and satisfaction. Pagiel ('God meets/encounters,' פַּגְעִיאֵל, Pag'i'el) suggests divine visitation or intervention. Ocran ('troubler/disturber,' עָכְרָן, Okran) contrasts sharply with Asher's blessing—perhaps indicating struggles overcome or troubles turned to joy.Asher's tribal blessing promised richness: 'his bread shall...
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