Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

MORDECAI

• A Jewish captive in Persia Esther 2:5, 6
• Foster father of Esther Esther 2:7
• Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded Esther 2:21-23, 6:1-11
• Promoted in Haman's place Esther 8:1, 2, 15, 10:1-3
• Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliverance Esther 8-9