Susanna

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Roles of Susanna in the bible

character in the deuterocanonical additions to the Book of Daniel (for the section of the additions to Daniel, use Q35555488)

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Summary

Susanna is a biblical figure best known for her faith and courage in the face of adversity. She is the heroine of the Book of Daniel, where she is accused of adultery by two elders. Susanna is the daughter of Hilkiah and the wife of Joakim. She has two brothers, Azariah and Mehujael. Susanna is a virtuous woman who is falsely accused of adultery by two elders. Despite the elders' lies, Susanna refuses to give in to their demands and instead stands up for her innocence. She is eventually vindicated by the prophet Daniel, who reveals the truth of the elders' lies. Susanna is remembered for her courage and faith in the face of adversity. She is an example of a woman who stands up for her rights and refuses to be intimidated by those in power. Her story is a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of danger.

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How many times Susanna was mentioned in the bible?

Susanna appears 1 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Susanna begins in the Bible?

Susanna first mention in the bible is in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 3. Read the full chapter

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Susanna is a biblical figure best known for her faith and courage in the face of adversity. She is the heroine of the Book of Daniel, where she is accused of adultery by two elders. Susanna is the daughter of Hilkiah and the wife of Joakim. She has two brothers, Azariah and Mehujael. Susanna is a virtuous woman who is falsely accused of adultery by two elders. Despite the elders' lies, Susanna refuses to give in to their demands and instead stands up for her innocence. She is eventually vindicated by the prophet Daniel, who reveals the truth of the elders' lies. Susanna is remembered for her courage and faith in the face of adversity. She is an example of a woman who stands up for her rights and refuses to be intimidated by those in power. Her story is a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of danger.

Susanna was mentioned 1 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 3.