Charles Ellicott Commentary Joshua 19:49-50

"So they made an end of distributing the land for inheritance by the borders thereof; and the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun in the midst of them: according to the commandment of Jehovah they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnath-serah in the hill-country of Ephraim; and he built the city, and dwelt therein." — Joshua 19:49-50 (ASV)

When they had made an end ... gave an inheritance to Joshua ... according to the word of the Lord they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnath-serah in mount Ephraim (Kefr Hâris, sheet 14) — Historically and typically the fact is noticeable.

1. Historically. Joshua waited for his own inheritance until the last. He did not seek his own interest, but that of the people. He asked for no kingdom for himself or his family, only a city, which he built, and dwelt there.
2. Typically. They gave him the city which he asked, according to the word of the Lord. What does this mean in the case of the true Joshua? Ask of me, and I shall give you the nations for your inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for your possession. He must reign until God has put all enemies under His feet.

Then, and not until then, will He take His own personal inheritance, and be subject to Him who put all things under Him. Timnath-serah means an abundant portion, a portion of abundance. Though small, it was enough for Joshua. It will be enough for his Antitype, when He shall see of the travail of His soul, and be satisfied. It is afterwards called Timnath-heres, the portion of the Sun. His going forth is from the end of heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it, and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.