Genesis 20:8
“Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 20Meaning
Abimelech responds promptly and shares the warning with his servants, who react with serious fear.
Read carefully
The fear in this scene is narrative response to a grave warning, not a general endorsement of fear as the basis of spiritual life.
Reflection
When serious risk becomes known, timely disclosure and action can be part of responsible leadership.