Constant warfare was common between the Jews and neighboring tribes, and the kingdom was ultimately split into two: the Kingdom of Judah and the Kingdom of Israel. Around 750 BC, the Kingdom of Israel was annihilated by the Assyrians, but an attempt at gaining control of Judah failed.
Godly fear is a foundational truth of the church that is part of the apostles doctrine. Acts 2 v 42 says, And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, in breaking of bread and in prayers. 43, And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles..
1 Godly Fear. 2  It seems that there is no fear of God in the world and a lack of godly fear in the church. 3  The reason the world is so wicked is because There is no fear of God before their eyes, Romans 3 v 18, Psalm 36 v 4  1. If the world feared God then the love of God could do its perfect work.