The Rabbis identify Shem with Melchizedek, King of Salem, . . . who came to meet Abraham after the latter had defeated the four kings led by Chedorlaomer (Gen. xiv. 18-20).

Melchizedek is one of the most enigmatic figures in the Bible—appearing briefly in Genesis, yet later interpreted as a priest, a king, and even a divine being. Who was he? This video explores ...

It was there that Melchizedek was king. Significantly, the "name" Melchizedek is not a name at all but a title, just as "Christ" is not Jesus' last name, but a title.

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.

“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.

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So Melchizedek, king of Salem, was a priest of the Most High God, who came out and blessed Abraham for it. Who was this priest, Melchizedek?

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“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.