# Mordecai

## Facts:

Mordecai was a Jewish man living in the country of Persia. He was the guardian of his cousin Esther, who later became the wife of the Persian king, Ahasuerus.

* While working at the royal palace, Mordecai overheard men plotting together to kill King Ahasuerus. He reported this and the king’s life was saved.
* Some time later, Mordecai also found out about a plan to kill all the Jews in the kingdom of Persia. He advised Esther to appeal to the king to save her people.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Ahasuerus](../names/ahasuerus.md), [Babylon](../names/babylon.md), [Esther](../names/esther.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md))

## Bible References:

* [Esther 2:6](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/06)
* [Esther 3:6](rc://en/tn/help/est/03/06)
* [Esther 8:2](rc://en/tn/help/est/08/02)
* [Esther 10:2](rc://en/tn/help/est/10/02)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H4782
