The Tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, is descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's name, meaning "happy" or "blessed," reflects the prosperity and abundance that would characterize the tribe's inheritance in the Promised Land. The tribe is noted for its rich territory in the northern part of Canaan, which included fertile lands and access to the sea.

During the dedication of the altar in the wilderness, as recorded in the Book of Numbers, each tribe of Israel was called upon to present offerings. This event took place after the construction of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey through the desert.

The offering of the Tribe of Asher is detailed in Numbers 7:72-77. On the eleventh day of the dedication, Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the tribe of Asher, brought forth the tribe's offerings. The Berean Standard Bible records the offering as follows:

"On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near. His offering was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels, one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, to present as a peace offering. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran."

The offerings from the Tribe of Asher, like those from the other tribes, were significant in both their material value and their spiritual symbolism. The silver and gold items represented wealth and dedication, while the animals offered for burnt, sin, and peace offerings symbolized atonement, reconciliation, and fellowship with God.

The participation of the Tribe of Asher in the dedication ceremony underscores their integral role within the community of Israel. Despite being one of the lesser-mentioned tribes in the biblical narrative, Asher's contribution to the dedication of the altar highlights their commitment to the covenant relationship with Yahweh and their place within the collective worship and identity of the Israelites.

The offerings at the dedication were a communal act of worship, reflecting the unity and shared purpose of the twelve tribes as they journeyed toward the fulfillment of God's promises. The Tribe of Asher, through their offerings, demonstrated their devotion and obedience to the divine instructions given through Moses, contributing to the sanctification of the Tabernacle as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.Numbers 7:72-77
On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:
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The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )
... the blessing of Jacob, in which the tribe of Judah ... that Ephraim and Benjamin, that
Dan, Asher, and Naphtali ... place: "And he that offered his offering the first ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... why did he remain in ships?"Asher sat still ... the families which constituted the
half-tribe of Manasseh ... foes, expressed their gratitude by offering the crown ...
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The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
... isolated districts, and by thus restricting each tribe to a ... achieved at one blow,
the enemy offering an obstinate ... have come to light, but the dedication of one ...
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