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Mordecai

Mordecai in Susa

Esther 2:5-6

{Now} in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name {was} Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;

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Esther before the kingEST 5:2

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Updated on August 16, 2026

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.

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Journey Timeline

Raising Estherc. 490 BC
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Mordecai raises his orphaned cousin Esther as his own daughter.
EST 2:5-7
Plot Discoveredc. 479 BC
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Mordecai uncovers a plot against the king, which is recorded.
EST 2:21-23
Refusal to Bowc. 474 BC
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Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, sparking Haman's plot against all Jews.
EST 3:1-6
Appeal to Estherc. 474 BC
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Mordecai urges Esther to intervene: 'For such a time as this.'
EST 4:13-14
Exaltationc. 473 BC
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Mordecai is honored by the king and becomes second in rank.
EST 8:15; 10:3