MORDECAI
A Jewish captive in Persia EST 2:5,6
Foster father of Esther EST 2:7
Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded EST 2:21-23; 6:1-11
Promoted in Haman's place EST 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
