The Fear of Rebellion in the Book of Joshua

Moses tells the two and a half tribes of Israel what they want to do. They say, okay, that's fine. We understand where they're coming from. And we will let them proceed with their plan. But there's an initial misinterpretation of actions which is then followed by anger on the part of Israel. Then after everything is clarified, there's peace and cohesion between Israelites once more.