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