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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.

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(See also: Ahasuerus, Babylon, Esther, Persia)

Bible References:

• Esther 02:5-6
• Esther 03:5-6
• Esther 08:1-2
• Esther 10:1-2