Susanna 1:26 kjva — So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done u…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done unto her."

— Susanna 1:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

23

It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.

24

With that Susanna cried with a loud voice: and the two elders cried out against her.

25

Then ran the one, and opened the garden door.

26

So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done unto her.

27

But when the elders had declared their matter, the servants were greatly ashamed: for there was never such a report made of Susanna.

28

And it came to pass the next day, when the people were assembled to her husband Joacim, the two elders came also full of mischievous imagination against Susanna to put her to death;

29

And said before the people, Send for Susanna, the daughter of Chelcias, Joacim’s wife. And so they sent.

Susanna 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:26 say?
Susanna 1:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done unto her.”
Where is Susanna 1:26 in the Bible?
Susanna 1:26 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read Susanna 1:26 in?
Susanna 1:26 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 1:26?
Susanna 1:26 reads (KJVA): “So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done unto her.” 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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