Susanna 1:15 kjva — 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 he…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“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.”

— Susanna 1:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

12

Yet they watched diligently from day to day to see her.

13

And the one said to the other, Let us now go home: for it is dinner time.

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.

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.

16

And there was no body there save the two elders, that had hid themselves, and watched her.

17

Then she said to her maids, Bring me oil and washing balls, and shut the garden doors, that I may wash me.

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.

Susanna 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:15 say?
Susanna 1:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Susanna 1:15 in the Bible?
Susanna 1:15 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Susanna?
Susanna is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Stands as Daniel 13 in the Greek and Vulgate. The KJVA prints it as a separate short book. It was written c. 150 BC.
What is the book of Susanna about?
Susanna is a vivid courtroom drama. Two corrupt elders try to coerce the beautiful and faithful Susanna into adultery; when she refuses, they accuse her publicly and have her condemned to death. The young Daniel, stirred by God, interrupts the verdict, separates and cross-examines the elders, and exposes the lie by their conflicting testimony. The book is a celebration of chastity, divine vindication, and discerning justice.
What are the major themes of Susanna?
Susanna explores themes including Innocence, Justice, Discernment, Truth, Vindication. These themes shape the meaning and context of Susanna 1:15.
What translation should I read Susanna 1:15 in?
Susanna 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Susanna 1:15?
Susanna 1:15 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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