how did other ancient near eastern cultures view rest, particularly for laborers and enslaved people?

Exodus 23:12

““Six days you shall do your work, and on the seventh day you shall rest, that your ox and your donkey may have rest, and the son of your female servant, and the foreigner, may be refreshed.””

This verse is part of the 'Book of the Covenant' (Exodus 20:22-23:33), given to the Israelite people at Mount Sinai. It lays out a series of laws and commands governing their community life, emphasizing justice, care for the vulnerable, and the rhythm of rest.

What does a mandated rest for everyone, including animals and foreigners, suggest about the nature of work and worth?