Pagag was the eldest son of the brother of Jared, a central figure in the Jaredite narrative. His precise date of birth and other personal details are not documented outside of his principled stand against royal authority. After the Jaredites completed their arduous journey across the ocean and arrived in the promised land, the people desired a monarchial government and selected Pagag to serve as their king. In a display of personal integrity and foresight, Pagag refused to accept the kingship, aligning with his father’s teachings which warned against the potential perils of such a system, including the risk of leading the people into captivity (Ether 6:23). This refusal indicated an adherence to a core belief in the importance of agency and the foresight to recognize the tyranny that often accompanied monarchies, ultimately shaping the governance of the Jaredite people. Despite the people’s insistence and their desire for his father’s intervention, the brother of Jared steadfastly commanded them not to force any man into the role of king (Ether 6:25). Pagag’s actions encapsulated an early and profound respect for individual choice and set a precedent for the leadership structure of the nascent Jaredite society in their new homeland.