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Mordecai

Mordecai Guardian of Esther

Old Testamentc. 490 BC View journey on map

About Mordecai

Mordecai was a Jewish exile who raised his orphaned cousin Esther in Persia. He refused to bow to Haman, which led Haman to plot the destruction of all Jews. Mordecai urged Esther to intervene with the king. After Haman's downfall, Mordecai was elevated to second in command of the empire.

Events in the life of Mordecai

Esther before the king
Esther before the king

Susa · EST 5:2

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Mordecai's Character Traits

CourageousFaithfulWiseProtective

Mordecai's Life Timeline

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  1. Raising Estherc. 490 BC

    Mordecai raises his orphaned cousin Esther as his own daughter.

    EST 2:5-7

  2. Plot Discoveredc. 479 BC

    Mordecai uncovers a plot against the king, which is recorded.

    EST 2:21-23

  3. Refusal to Bowc. 474 BC

    Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, sparking Haman's plot against all Jews.

    EST 3:1-6

  4. Appeal to Estherc. 474 BC

    Mordecai urges Esther to intervene: 'For such a time as this.'

    EST 4:13-14

  5. Exaltationc. 473 BC

    Mordecai is honored by the king and becomes second in rank.

    EST 8:15, 10:3

Who is linked to Mordecai

Mordecai's Key Relationships

Esther
EstherFamily

Guardian - Mordecai raised Esther and guided her through the crisis.

Haman
HamanEnemy

Enemy - Haman sought to destroy Mordecai and all Jews.

Mordecai's Key Locations

Susa
Susa

Persian capital where Mordecai served at the king's gate.

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Spiritual Lessons from Mordecai

Standing Alone

Mordecai alone refused to bow to Haman when everyone else complied. His conscience before God mattered more than conformity. Such costly stands can have far-reaching consequences - both danger and deliverance.

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