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And there were two of the ancients of the people appointed judges that year, of whom the Lord said: Iniquity came out from Babylon from the ancient judges, that seemed to govern the people.
3
For her parents being just, had instructed their daughter according to the law of Moses.
4
Now Joakim was very rich, and had an orchard near his house: and the Jews resorted to him, because he was the most honourable of them all.
5
And there were two of the ancients of the people appointed judges that year, of whom the Lord said: Iniquity came out from Babylon from the ancient judges, that seemed to govern the people.
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These men frequented the house of Joakim, and all that had any matters of judgment came to them.
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And when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went in, and walked in her husband's orchard.