Mordechai

A Jew of the tribe of Benjamin in Susa, descended from those carried into exile, who raised his cousin Esther as his own daughter (Esther 2:5-7). He uncovered a plot against the king (Esther 2:21-23) and refused to bow to Haman (Esther 3:2-5). After Haman’s fall he was set over Haman’s house and became second to the king, seeking the good of his people (Esther 8:1-2; 10:3). His birth and death are not stated in the text; the bar reflects the period of the events recorded in the book.

Historical dating — generally accepted

Scripture