3
Her parents were righteous, and had trained their daughter according to the law of Moses.
4
Joakim was very rich, and had a fine garden adjoining his house; the Jews used to come to him because he was the most honored of them all.
5
That year two elders from the people were appointed as judges. Concerning them the Lord had said: "Wickedness came forth from Babylon, from elders who were judges, who were supposed to govern the people."
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.