See 2 Kings 5 Naaman for a “thematic connection.” See v.4, another ambiguous “he.” v.6 Naaman servant (h5650. עֶבֶד ‘eḇeḏ) to king of Syria. v.13 listens to his servants (h5650. עֶבֶד ‘eḇeḏ) We are trying to get a better understanding of what שרת means by comparing it with other “servant” words, in particular, h5650. עֶבֶד …
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41. Part II On Joshua Assistant/Servant
OK, so this started out as looking at Joshua, and I have been led in many directions. Joshua was “assistant” to Moses: Exodus 24:13 13 So Moses arose with his assistant (h8334. שָׁרַת šâraṯ) Joshua, and Moses went up to the mountain of God. p.271 שרת serve; free from labor CM שרת separate; free (E62) …