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..
Fear of God also lies at the heart of successful living in the world. Wisdom literature makes it clear that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a fear equated with the knowledge of the Holy One ( Prov 9:10 ; 1:7 ; Psalm 111:10 ). To fear God is to know him and to know him is to fear him.