And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Prophet and lawgiver of Judaism
Exodus 21:20-21, laws on beating slaves
Approx. 1400 BCE
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