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MORDECAI. 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; Esth. 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, Esth. 8,9.
