Mordecai
- A Jewish captive in PersiaEst 2:5Est 2:6
- Foster father of EstherEst 2:7
- Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewardedEst 2:21–23Est 6:1–11
- Promoted in Haman's placeEst 8:1Est 8:2Est 8:15Est 10:1–3
- Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliveranceEst 8Est 9