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ZELOPHEHAD.

Member of the tribe of Menasseh during the wanderings in the wilderness in the time of Moses. He had five daughters and no sons, and when he died his daughters approached Moses and laid claim to his estate. Special legislation had to be issued to allow daughters to inherit in the absence of sons, provided they married a member of their tribe. This appears to be the first time in Jewish history that women claimed their rights and were successful.

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