Mordechai
Mordechai is a significant character in the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible. He is described as a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin, who lived in the Persian capital of Susa during the reign of Ahasuerus. Mordechai is best known for his role in saving the Jewish people from a massacre planned by Haman, the king's vizier.
Background[edit | edit source]
Mordechai was a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel, and was related to Esther, the young Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. He raised Esther as his own daughter after her parents' death. Mordechai held a position in the king's court, which allowed him to learn of Haman's plot to kill all the Jews in the empire.
Role in the Book of Esther[edit | edit source]
In the Book of Esther, Mordechai discovers a plot to assassinate King Ahasuerus and informs Esther, who in turn tells the king, giving credit to Mordechai. Later, when Haman plans to hang Mordechai and exterminate the Jews, Esther reveals her Jewish identity and Haman's plot to the king. As a result, Haman is hanged, and Mordechai is appointed as the king's new vizier. He then institutes the holiday of Purim to celebrate the Jews' deliverance.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Mordechai's actions in the Book of Esther have made him a celebrated figure in Jewish history. He is often seen as a symbol of Jewish resistance against oppression. The holiday of Purim, which he instituted, is still celebrated by Jews worldwide.
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