MORDECAI

A Jewish captive in Persia

Es 2:5,6

Foster father of Esther

Es 2:7

Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded

Es 2:21-23; 6:1-11

Promoted in Haman's place

Es 8:1,2,15; 10:1-3

Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliverance

Es 8; 9