Priests and Levite · King · Old Testament
The Story of Melchizedek
Also: Melchisedec, Melkizedeki (Kiswahili)
King of Salem and priest of God Most High who blessed Abram.
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Introduction
Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, brought bread and wine to Abram, blessed him, and received a tenth from him. Genesis 14:18–20
Psalm 110 speaks of a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek, and Hebrews applies this to Jesus. Psalms 110:4Hebrews 7:1–17
Told in: Genesis
Life at a glance
- Roles
- King of Salem; priest of God Most High Genesis 14:18
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Blesses Abram
After Abram's victory, Melchizedek blesses him and Abram gives him a tenth.
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People: Abraham
Mentioned across the Bible
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Interpretive or typological connection (an interpretation, not a statement of the text)
- Psalms 110:4 — A priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 5:6–10
- Hebrews 7:1–17 — Hebrews' interpretation applying his priesthood to Jesus.
Family and relationships
- AbrahamBlessed himGenesis 14:19
Books associated with Melchizedek
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Priesthood
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