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Susanna 1:63 kjva — Therefore Chelcias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joacim her husband, and all the kindred, b…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Therefore Chelcias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joacim her husband, and all the kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in her.”

— Susanna 1:63, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

60

With that all the assembly cried out with a loud voice, and praised God, who saveth them that trust in him.

61

And they arose against the two elders, for Daniel had convicted them of false witness by their own mouth:

62

And according to the law of Moses they did unto them in such sort as they maliciously intended to do to their neighbour: and they put them to death. Thus the innocent blood was saved the same day.

63

Therefore Chelcias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joacim her husband, and all the kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in her.

64

From that day forth was Daniel had in great reputation in the sight of the people.

Susanna 1:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:63 say?
Susanna 1:63 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore Chelcias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joacim her husband, and all the kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in her.”
Where is Susanna 1:63 in the Bible?
Susanna 1:63 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 63.
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 1:63.
What translation should I read Susanna 1:63 in?
Susanna 1:63 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 1:63?
Susanna 1:63 reads (KJVA): “Therefore Chelcias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joacim her husband, and all the kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in 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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