An example. Once Joshua had finished the distribution of the land to all the tribes, it was now his turn. As the leader and authority among the people, he could easily benefit from that leadership position.

He could have even taken the best territory for himself as a reward fro his battles. But the took a different stance. Joshua acted in an irreproachable and exemplary manner, making a point to receive his inheritance only after all the Israelites had received their lands, first.