Esther 2:6

Key Reflection

In Esther 2:6, we learn about Mordecai's background and lineage. The verse identifies him as "a certain Jew in the citadel of Susa" and traces his ancestry back to Kish, a Benjamite. This detail places Mordecai within the broader context of Jewish exiles living under Persian rule after the Babylonian captivity. The mention of being from Benjamin highlights his connection to one of Israel's tribes, emphasizing his identity as part of the dispersed Jewish community in Persia during this period.