Mordecai

Cousin and guardian of Esther • Exile / Persian Period

A Jewish man living in Persia who raised his cousin Esther. He uncovered a plot against King Ahasuerus and later opposed Haman’s plan to destroy the Jews. Through Esther's courage and Mordecai's leadership, the Jewish people were delivered.

Related: Esther, Haman, Ahasuerus

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7, Esther 4:1-17, Esther 8:1-17, Esther 10:1-3