This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Susanna 1:15 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202115 Once, while they were watching for an opportune day, she went in as before with only two maids and wished to bathe in the garden, for it was a hot day. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible15 When they were watching closely for the right moment, Susanna came by, just as she had the day before and the day before that, alone with her two female servants. She wanted to bathe in the privacy of the garden, since it was hot. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)15-17 So they kept waiting for the right opportunity. One day Susanna went into the garden as usual with her two servant women. No one else was there, except the two judges, who had hidden and were watching Susanna. It was very hot and she decided to take a bath. So she said to her servants, “Bring me some bath oil and some perfume, and lock the gates, so that I won't be disturbed.” See the chapter |