61 They rose up against the two elders, because Daniel had shown from their own words that they were false witnesses. They treated them in the same way that they had plotted to treat their neighbor.
62 By following the Law from Moses, they killed them. Innocent blood was saved that day.
63 Hilkiah and his wife gave thanks that their daughter Susanna had not been found guilty of a shameful crime. Her husband Joakim and all their relatives also gave thanks.
64 From that day Daniel was honored among the people.