abuse of power: ss

re: "the elders attempt to seduce susanna" (dan 13:15-27); "the elders testify against susanna" (dan 13:28-46)
vv19-21,41b "when the maids had gone out, the two elders got up and ran to her. [20] they said, 'look, the garden doors are shut, and no one dan see us. we are burning with desire for you; so give your consent, and lie with us. [21] if you refuse, we will testify against you that a young man was with you, and this was why you sent your maids away.'
"[41]... because they were elders of the people and judges, the assembly beleived them and condemned her to death.'"