biography
pronunciation:
[maw(r)dekiy]
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.5th-c BC)
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| biography:
| Biblical hero. He is described in the Book of Esther as a Jew in exile in Persia, who cared for his orphaned cousin Esther and gained the favour of King Xerxes after uncovering a plot against him. He used his subsequent influence to protect Jews from an edict issued against them. The event is commemorated by the annual Jewish feast of Purim. |
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