Jos 19:50 | KingComments | STEP | Caleb was the first to receive his inheritance even before the tribes are allocated their inheritance. Now, when all tribes have received their inheritance, Joshua is the last to receive his inheritance. Out of modesty he waited until all had it. This is a big difference with some leaders today who use their position and influence to benefit themselves and their own families as much as possible. He receives his inheritance as a gift from the Israelites. It is the part that no one has claimed yet. It is the part he wishes. He does not let himself to be crowned king. He dwells among his people as one of them. This is how he owns his inheritance. Joshua is herein a picture of the Lord Jesus. The Lord Jesus also waits with the questioning of His property or inheritance ( ) until all who now belong to His people have received their inheritances. Joshua asks for Timnath-serah, which means ‘abundant portion’. It lies in the mountain range, the territory where his contemporaries do not want to dwell ( ). With his choice he sets a good example to them.

‏ Joshua 19:50

The Inheritance of Joshua

Caleb was the first to receive his inheritance even before the tribes are allocated their inheritance. Now, when all tribes have received their inheritance, Joshua is the last to receive his inheritance. Out of modesty he waited until all had it. This is a big difference with some leaders today who use their position and influence to benefit themselves and their own families as much as possible.

He receives his inheritance as a gift from the Israelites. It is the part that no one has claimed yet. It is the part he wishes. He does not let himself to be crowned king. He dwells among his people as one of them. This is how he owns his inheritance. Joshua is herein a picture of the Lord Jesus. The Lord Jesus also waits with the questioning of His property or inheritance (Psa 2:8) until all who now belong to His people have received their inheritances.

Joshua asks for Timnath-serah, which means ‘abundant portion’. It lies in the mountain range, the territory where his contemporaries do not want to dwell (Jos 17:15-16). With his choice he sets a good example to them.