1 There dwelt a man in Babylon, called Joacim: (KJV) 2 And he took a wife, whose name was Susanna, the daughter of Chelcias, a very fair woman, and one that feared the Lord. (KJV) 3 Her parents also were righteous, and taught their daughter according to the law of Moses. (KJV) 4 Now Joacim was a great rich man, and had a fair garden joining unto his house: and to him resorted the Jews; because he was more honourable than all others. (KJV) 5 The same year were appointed two of the ancients of the people to be judges, such as the Lord spake of, that wickedness came from Babylon from ancient judges, who seemed to govern the people. (KJV) 6 These kept much at Joacim’s house: and all that had any suits in law came unto them. (KJV) 7 Now when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went into her husband’s garden to walk. (KJV) 8 And the two elders saw her going in every day, and walking; so that their lust was inflamed toward her. (KJV) 9 And they perverted their own mind, and turned away their eyes, that they might not look unto heaven, nor remember just judgments. (KJV) 10 And albeit they both were wounded with her love, yet durst not one shew another his grief. (KJV) 11 For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her. (KJV) 12 Yet they watched diligently from day to day to see her. (KJV) 13 And the one said to the other, Let us now go home: for it is dinner time. (KJV) 14 So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other, and turning back again they came to the same place; and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone. (KJV) 15 And it fell out, as they watched a fit time, she went in as before with two maids only, and she was desirous to wash herself in the garden: for it was hot. (KJV) 16 And there was no body there save the two elders, that had hid themselves, and watched her. (KJV) 17 Then she said to her maids, Bring me oil and washing balls, and shut the garden doors, that I may wash me. (KJV) 18 And they did as she bade them, and shut the garden doors, and went out themselves at privy doors to fetch the things that she had commanded them: but they saw not the elders, because they were hid. (KJV) 19 Now when the maids were gone forth, the two elders rose up, and ran unto her, saying, (KJV) 20 Behold, the garden doors are shut, that no man can see us, and we are in love with thee; therefore consent unto us, and lie with us. (KJV) 21 If thou wilt not, we will bear witness against thee, that a young man was with thee: and therefore thou didst send away thy maids from thee. (KJV) 22 Then Susanna sighed, and said, I am straitened on every side: for if I do this thing, it is death unto me: and if… (KJV) 23 … (KJV)
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Greek Daniel 13:23–25
23 It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.” (WEB) 24 With that Susanna cried with a loud voice; and the two elders cried out against her. (WEB) 25 Then one of them ran and opened the garden doors. (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:28–30
28 It came to pass on the next day, when the people assembled to her husband Joakim, the two elders came full of their wicked intent against Susanna to put her to death, (WEB) 29 and said before the people, “Send for Susanna, the daughter of Helkias, Joakim’s wife.” So th… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:18–20
18 They did as she asked them and shut the garden doors, and went out themselves at the side doors to fetch the things that she had commanded them. They didn’t see the elders, because they were hidden. (WEB) 19 Now when the maids had gone out, the two elders rose up and r… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:35–37
35 She, weeping, looked up toward heaven; for her heart trusted in the Lord. (WEB) 36 The elders said, “As we walked in the garden alone, this woman came in with two maids, shut the garden doors, and sent the maids away. (WEB) 37 Then a young man who was hidden there came to her an… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:47–49
47 Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, “What do these words that you have spoken mean?” (WEB) 48 So he, standing in the midst of them, said, “Are you all such fools, you sons of Israel, that without examination or knowledge of the truth you have condemne… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:40–42
40 But having taken this woman, we asked who the young man was, but she would not tell us. We testify these things. (WEB) 41 Then the assembly believed them, as those who were elders of the people and judges; so they condemned her to death. (WEB) 42 Then Susanna cried out with a lo… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:10–12
10 And although they both were wounded with lust for her, yet dared not show the other his grief. (WEB) 11 For they were ashamed to declare their lust, what they desired to do with her. (WEB) 12 Yet they watched eagerly from day to day to see her. (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:60–62
60 With that, all the assembly cried out with a loud voice, and blessed God, who saves those who hope in him. (WEB) 61 Then they arose against the two elders, for Daniel had convicted them of false testimony out of their own mouth. (WEB) 62 According to the law of Moses they did to… (WEB)
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