Sila ang mga lalaking nabilang nina Moises at Aaron at ng 12 pinuno ng Israel. Ang bawat isa sa kanila ay kumakatawan sa kani-kanilang pamilya. Sila ay 20 taong gulang pataas at may kakayahang maging sundalo ng Israel. 46Ang kabuuang bilang nila ay 603,550 lahat. 47Pero hindi kasama rito ang mga lahi ni Levi. 48Sapagkat sinabi ng Panginoon kay Moises, 49“Huwag ninyong isama ang lahi ni Levi sa sensus kasama ng ibang mga Israelita, na magsisilbi sa panahon ng labanan. 50Sa halip, ibigay sa kanila ang responsibilidad na pamahalaan ang Tolda na kinalalagyan ng aking mga utos at ng lahat ng kagamitan nito. Sila ang magdadala ng Tolda at ng lahat ng kagamitan nito, at kailangang pangalagaan nila ito at magkampo sila sa paligid nito. 51Kapag lilipat na ang Tolda, sila ang magliligpit nito. At kung itatayo naman, sila rin ang magtatayo nito. Ang sinumang gagawa ng ganitong gawain sa Tolda na hindi Levita ay papatayin. 52Magkakampo ang mga Israelita ayon sa bawat lahi nila, at may bandila ang bawat lahi. 53Pero ang mga Levita ay magkakampo sa paligid ng Tolda na kinalalagyan ng aking mga utos, para hindi ako magalit sa mga mamamayan ng Israel. Ang mga Levita ang responsable sa pangangalaga ng Tolda na kinalalagyan ng aking mga utos.” 54Ginawa itong lahat ng mga Israelita ayon sa iniutos ng Panginoon kay Moises.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the Book of Numbers lists Pagiel, the son of Ocran, as the representative of the tribe of Asher. It is part of a larger list of tribal representatives. There is no direct speech in this verse; it is simply providing information.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big family gathering and everyone is picking a leader for their group. In this case, Pagiel is the leader for the Asher family group. It's like picking a team captain for your family team!
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The context was the organization of tribes under Moses' leadership.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can remind us of the importance of having clear leadership and representation in our communities or organizations. For example, a school club needs a leader to organize activities and represent the group.
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Knowing his lineage helps establish his credentials and legitimacy as a leader within his tribe, showing the importance of lineage in the ancient Israelite society.
What role did Pagiel play?
Pagiel served as a representative for the tribe of Asher, likely involved in tribal matters and decisions affecting the entire Israelite community.
How does this relate to modern leadership?
Modern leaders can learn from Pagiel's role by understanding the importance of representing their community and being accountable to its members.
Where else in the Bible is Asher mentioned?
Asher is mentioned in Joshua 19:27 and 1 Chronicles 7:39, among other places, often in lists of tribes and tribal territories.