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..
Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him. Douay-Rheims Bible. As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him: Darby Bible Translation. As a father pitieth [his] children, so Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.he LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. English Standard Version. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.