Part II: From the Daughters of Egypt to the Daughters of Tzelaphechad: Women Leading from Personal to National Identity In a sequel to the story of the courageous “daughters” of Egypt, the daughters of Tzelafchad stand up to all leadership symbols and figures, bringing about unexpected changes in law and in attitudes toward outsiders. In a close examination of their story—which we will contrast with the story of the spies sent to scout out the land– we will note themes of personal identity, gender identity and the transition from personal identity to communal and national identity.
