Mordecai
5 references
- A Jewish captive in Persia Esth. 2:5,6
- Foster father of Esther Esth. 2:7
- Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded Esth. 2:21-23; 6:1-11
- Promoted in Haman's place Esth. 8:1,2,15; 10:1-3
- Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliverance EST 8; 9
From Nave's Topical Bible (1896). Public domain.