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# Mordecai #
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## Facts: ##
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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, Ahasuerus.
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* While working at the royal palace, Mordecai overheard men plotting together to kill King Ahasuerus. He reported this and the king's life was saved.
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* 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.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [ahasuerus](../other/ahasuerus.md) **·** [babylon](../other/babylon.md) **·** [esther](../other/esther.md) **·** [persia](../other/persia.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Esther 02:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/05)
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* [Esther 03:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/03/05)
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* [Esther 08:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/08/01)
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* [Esther 10:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/10/01)
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