From Nave’s Topical Bible
Mordecai
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 10Passages listed
- 1Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- A Jewish captive in PersiaEsther 2:5Esther 2:6
- Foster father of EstherEsther 2:7
- Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewardedEsther 2:21–23Esther 6:1–11
- Promoted in Haman's placeEsther 8:1Esther 8:2Esther 8:15Esther 10:1–3
- Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliveranceEsther 8Esther 9
The passages, in Bible order (10)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 10 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Esther 2:5
Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish.
Commentary on Esther 2:52 voices
Mordecai, the eunuch Est 2:7, Est 2:11, has been conjectured to be the same as Matacas, who, according to Ctesias, was the most powerful of the eunuchs during the latter portion of the reign of Xerxes. Mordecais line of descent is traced from a certain Kish, carried off by Nebuchadnezzar in 598 B.C. - the year of Jeconiahs captivity - who was his great-grandfather.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
Her sweet and amiable appearance made her a favorite with all who looked upon her (Es 2:15, last clause). Her Hebrew name (Es 2:7) was Hadassah, that is, "myrtle," which, on her introduction into the royal harem, was changed to Esther, that is, the star Venus, indicating beauty and good fortune [GESENIUS].
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Esther 2:6
He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah.
Commentary on Esther 2:62 voices
Who had been carried away from Jerusalem,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
It is evident that Esther signifies the gentile church. Her name is interpreted as "hiding place," and she also had the other name of Hadassah, that is, "mercy." The church is pleasing to God in the hiding place of his heart because of the chastity …
Rabanus Maurus· EXPLANATION ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER 3, 856Patristic
- Esther 2:7
And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter.
Commentary on Esther 2:72 voices
Her wisdom and virtue were her greatest beauty, but it is an advantage to be a diamond to be well set. (4.) Mordecai, her cousin-german, was her guardian, brought her up, and took her for his own daughter. The LXX. says that he designed to make her his wife; if that were so, he was to be praised that he opposed not her better preferment.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
It is evident that Esther signifies the gentile church. Her name is interpreted as "hiding place," and she also had the other name of Hadassah, that is, "mercy." The church is pleasing to God in the hiding place of his heart because of the chastity …
Rabanus Maurus· EXPLANATION ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER 3, 856Patristic
- Esther 2:21–23
In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.
Commentary on Esther 2:21–232 voices
In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
Mordecai got notice of their treason, and, by Esther's means, discovered it to the king, hereby confirming her in and recommending himself to the king's favour. How he came to the knowledge of it does not appear. Whether he overheard their discourse, or whether they offered to draw him in with them, so it was that the thing was known to him.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
- Esther 6:1–11
That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.
Commentary on Esther 6:1–112 voices
Sleep was removed from the eyes of Ahasuerus, whom the Seventy call Artaxerxes, that he might turn over the memoirs of his faithful ministers and come on Mordecai, by whose evidence he was delivered from a conspiracy; and that thus Esther might be more acceptable and the whole people of the Jews escape imminent death.
Jerome· Against the Pelagians 3.10, 420Patristic
On that night could not the king sleep,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Esther 8:1
That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her.
Commentary on Esther 8:12 voices
On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman . . . unto Esther--His property was confiscated, and everything belonging to him, as some compensation for the peril to which she had been exposed. Mordecai came before the king--that is, was introduced at court and appointed one of the seven counsellors.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
The king - give the house of Haman - As Haman was found guilty of treasonable practices against the peace and prosperity of the king and his empire, his life was forfeited and his goods confiscated. And as Mordecai had been the means of preserving the kings life, and was the principal object of Hamans malice, it was but just to confer his property upon him, as well as his dignity and office, as Mordecai was found deserving of the former, and fit to discharge the duties of the latter.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832Evangelical
- Esther 8:2
The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.
Commentary on Esther 8:22 voices
Ring - That ring which he had formerly given to Haman he now gives to Mordecai, and with it that power whereof this ring was a sign, making him, as Haman had been, the keeper of his signet.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765Evangelical
So Esther appointed Mordecai over her house, because it serves the beneficial intentions of the holy Church that great numbers of the faithful might be placed under the government of the aforementioned saints to be subjected—in humility and obedience—to the authority of their chosen magistrates.
Rabanus Maurus· Commentary on Esther, 856Patristic
- Esther 8:15
Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Commentary on Esther 8:152 voices
Mordecai went out . . . in royal apparel--He was invested with the khelaat of official honor. A dress of blue and white was held in great estimation among the Persians; so that Mordecai, whom the king delighted to honor, was in fact arrayed in the royal dress and insignia.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Esther 9:1
On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.
Commentary on Esther 9:12 voices
The twelfth month, as we said before, symbolizes the last era of our world when the Redeemer has been made incarnate and the preaching of the Gospel itself has spread throughout the entire world. And in the same way, the thirteenth day declares the light …
Rabanus Maurus· Commentary on Esther, 856Patristic
Now in the twelfth month, that is the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Esther 10:1–3
Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores.
Commentary on Esther 10:1–32 voices
That King Ahasuerus exacted tribute from all the islands, which is where the Hebrew version of the story of Esther comes to an end... Why are we told that King Ahasuerus exacted tribute from every land, and from all the islands of the sea? Because …
Rabanus Maurus· Commentary on Esther, 856Patristic
And the King Ahasuerus laid a tribute on the land, and upon the isles of the sea. Which include all his dominions, both on the continent, and on the sea, the Aegean sea; though Aben Ezra thinks it regards such as were not under his government, but stood in fear of him, of whom he demanded tribute. If Ahasuerus was Xerxes, perhaps his exchequer might be drained by his wars with the Grecians, which put him upon this; though some understand this of his renewing the taxes and tribute, which he remitted upon his marriage with Esther, Est 2:18.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed