Lexical Definition

‎עׇכְרָן‎ ʻOkrân (ok-rawn') Ochran N:N-M-P
from ‎עָכַר‎; muddler

Ocran.

1) an Asherite, father of Pagiel

Usage: 2 forms in 10 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
עָכְרָֽן Ocran Num.1.13 • Num.2.27 • Num.7.72 • Num.7.77 • Num.10.26
Εχράν Ocran LXX.Num.7.77
of Ocran LXX.Num.1.13 • LXX.Num.2.27 • LXX.Num.7.72 • LXX.Num.10.26

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עָכְרָן‎ proper name, masculine name in Asher Num 1:13; Num 2:27; Num 7:72; Num 7:77; Num 10:26 Εχραν.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Numbers 1:13 · 2:27 · 7:72 · 7:77 · 10:26

Profile

Male • Father of Pagiel • Father of Pagiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ochran was the father of Pagiel, a leader from the tribe of Asher during the Exodus.

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 (Numbers 1:13; 2:27). Pagiel represented Asher in the census (Numbers 1:13), in the arrangement of the tribal camps (Numbers 2:27), and in the offerings presented at the dedication of the tabernacle (Numbers 7:72, 77). He also led the tribe in the order of march (Numbers 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.

All entries for Ochran: עׇכְרָן