And fear came ... - The word “fear” often denotes ‘religious reverence.’ The remarkable circumstances attending the birth of John, and the fact that Zechariah was suddenly restored to speech, convinced them that God was there, and filled their minds with awe and veneration.
Related Commentaries of Luke 1:65
Luke 1:65
65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayingsb were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.