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 much afraid.
9. Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What have you done unto us? and how have I offended you, that you have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? you have done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
10. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What was your thinking, that you have done this thing?
11. And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.