The Tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds a significant place in the biblical narrative. Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe is known for its rich blessings and fertile land, as prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49:20: "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king."

In the context of numbering the people, the Tribe of Asher is mentioned during the census events recorded in the Book of Numbers. These censuses were commanded by God to Moses and were crucial for organizing the Israelites, particularly for military and religious purposes.

First Census:

The first census is detailed in Numbers 1, where God instructs Moses to count the men of Israel who are able to go to war. From the Tribe of Asher, the leader selected to assist in this task was Pagiel son of Ocran. Numbers 1:13 states, "from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran." The total number of men from the Tribe of Asher who were able to serve in the army was 41,500, as recorded in Numbers 1:41 : "Those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500."

Second Census:

A second census occurs later in the wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers 26. This census was taken to prepare for the division of the Promised Land among the tribes. Once again, the Tribe of Asher is counted, and the number of men able to serve is recorded as 53,400, as seen in Numbers 26:47 : "These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400."

The increase in numbers from the first to the second census reflects the tribe's growth and God's blessing upon them. The leaders chosen from the Tribe of Asher for these tasks were instrumental in ensuring the tribe's representation and participation in the broader community of Israel.

The Tribe of Asher's role in these censuses underscores their importance within the nation of Israel, contributing to the military strength and organizational structure necessary for the Israelites' journey and settlement in the Promised Land.Numbers 1:13
Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
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Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest
... them an army to protect their persons, or to ... but threw up earthworks round the selected
site. ... even in neighbourhoods where one predominant tribe is concentrated ...
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The Marvels of Holy Scripture, --Moral and Physical. --Jael's Deed ...
... made their settlement amid the Royal tribe of Judah ... Reuben, and Dan, and Asher had
kept aloof from the ... Anyhow, since certain persons have adopted this course, I ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon vii the marvels of.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Dan, why did he remain in ships?"Asher sat still ... sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore
and ten persons, upon one ... the captivity of the land."* The tribe of Dan ...
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