# 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, Xerxes.

* While working at the royal palace, Mordecai overheard men plotting together to kill King Xerxes. 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

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

## Bible References:

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

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H4782

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

Mordecai, Mordecai's