Bible Verses

Nobody else was there except the two elders watching her from their hiding spot.

One day, as they were waiting for a good time, Susanna entered the garden, as usual, with only two maids. She decided to take a bath because it was a hot day.

But both turned back, and when they came face to face again, each was obliged to explain his actions and admit his lust. They agreed to wait for an opportunity to meet her alone.

One day, before lunch, they parted, saying to each other: “Let us go home, for it is mealtime.” So off they went, in different directions.

But they kept watching her, day after day.

because they were ashamed to reveal their lustful thoughts.

Although both shared the same passion for her, they hid it from each other,

Forgetting the calls of justice and virtue, their desire grew stronger, as they made no effort to look toward heaven.

The two old men started to desire her as they watched her enter the garden each day.

After the people left at noon, Susanna would go for a walk in her husband’s garden.