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..
Page 1 of 1. 1  I often hear people explain the fear of the Lord as a mere respect or reverence. But the Bible uses the word fear at least 300 times in reference to God, so we make a mistake when we downplay it. 2  Scripture is full of examples of how fearing God is a positive rather than a negative thing.