6
These men were frequently at Joakim's house, and all who had a case to be tried came to them there.
7
When the people left at noon, Susanna would go into her husband's garden to walk.
8
Every day the two elders used to see her, going in and walking about, and they began to lust for her.
9
They suppressed their consciences and turned away their eyes from looking to Heaven or remembering their duty to administer justice.
10
Both were overwhelmed with passion for her, but they did not tell each other of their distress,
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