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..
There is another fear in the Bible that has a different meaning; the fear of God. Fear is used to express a Filial or a slavish passion. In believers the fear of god is holy awe or reverence of a particular god and the laws of its associated religion.