Therefore, Shem must have been the Melchizedek of Abrahams day, since he was the oldest living patriarch in the line of the seed promise when Abraham was alive. . Even though I only learned about this 60 seconds ago. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Some Gnostic scripts from around the 4th century (unearthed in 1945) and known as the Nag Hammadi library, contain references to Melchizedek. . While we are a priestly people I.e., the man and woman are the ministers of the sacrament of matrimony, and a priest would only be officiating, a priest is needed for all rituals involving sacrifice. Because Venus Semiramis is a 235-year cycle of only 1175 sidereal years instead of the 1200-year cycle. The line of the priesthood came through the Levites through Abraham because Abraham was blessed by the better. [24] Remi Lack (1962) considers that the Genesis verses were taken over by Jewish redactor(s), for whom El was already identified with YHWH, El-Elyon became an epithet for the God of Israel. Read the word with a genuine heart seaking truth and find a teacher of the true chosen people. Melchizedek was a man so he must have had a mother and a father. After Noah had died the title of Melchizedek fell to Him. Paul goes on to explain that there is a higher priesthood, after the order of Melchisedec, that does not depend of the genealogical lineage.. Levi wasnt even born yet (verses 9-10) being Abrahams great-grandson. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Elohim has no children, when he spoke to the prophets (nevee) he was very clear I am Elohim; there is none beside me. [98], Melchizedek appears as a character in Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist, where he guides the protagonist, Santiago. But he also knew he was who he was and that choice to revel was not in him. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He is described as the king of Salem and the priest of El Elyon, who brings bread and wine for Abram when Abram returns after defeating several Mesopotamian kings and rescuing his nephew Lot. A non-profit, non-denominational resource of free in-depth Bible teachings. Your email address will not be published. Then Melchizedek had to go in the shadows. Although the above is the traditional translation of the text, the Hebrew text can be interpreted in various ways, and the New Jewish Publication Society of America Tanakh, (1985 edition), for example, has: You are a priest forever, a rightful king by My decree. He refers to his bride (the one he made the covenant with). A collection of early Gnostic scripts dating on or before the 4th century, discovered in 1945 and known as the Nag Hammadi library, contains a tractate pertaining to Melchizedek. [citation needed] The Samaritans allocate Gerizim (and not Jerusalem) as the site intended for the Temple, and thus the "" text serves an obvious sectarian purpose. No one else saw that it was a vision. Psalm 76:2 refers to Salem in a way that implies that it is synonymous with Jerusalem, and the reference in Genesis 14:17 to the Kings Valley further confirms this identification. I will not into each one. Melchizedek is probably an informal addition to the narration in the Bible, to validate the priesthood associated with the Second Temple. A virgin birth was not necessary and it makes Mary an impure person who did not keep the first commandment given to all creatures be fruitful and multiply. Melchizedek was the priest of "God the Most High" or "El Elyon". Though the main strain of the story remains universally accepted, there are multiple variations of his tale across various scriptures. Salem, of which he is said to be king, is very probably Jerusalem. Here it is proposed that Melchizedek is Jesus Christ. Interestingly these were the only ones present at the last supper when they were instructed on, and commanded to perform sacrifice, the changing of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ so that it can be offered back up to God. Sikh is saying Israel will bear fruit that is one day hamashiach. Midrashic exegesis describes how a large group of governors and kings convened in unison to pay homage to the victor Abram and desired to make him a deity, at which point he declined, attributing his victory to God's might and will alone. Omissions? First, the name Melchizedek means "king of righteousness"; then also, 'king of Salem' means 'king of peace,'" Hebrews 7:2.. With a name like that, we can expect great things, but little is revealed in our introduction to the revered Melchizedek in Genesis 14.Kings who were once allies waged war in the Siddim Valley, and during this time, Abram's nephew Lot was taken prisoner. In the majority of Masoretic Hebrew texts the name is written as two words, Mali-edeq ,[6] rendered in one word in both the Septuagint () and Vulgate (Melchisedech). Not an actual woman. (GOD made many angels in tribes, thats why we have tribes on earth thats why tribes of Israel Tribes came from Heaven) Later on they went back to Heaven with Melchizedek. Not really anything. In Christianity, according to the Epistle to the Hebrews, Jesus Christ is identified as "High priest forever in the order of Melchizedek", and so Jesus assumes the role of High Priest once and for all. Shes not acting like a harlot yet (a woman who did or is about to cheat on her betrothed) shes still a chaste and acceptable virgin (they children have not killed the prophets yet Isaiah was not sawn in half yet while hiding from an evil Judaism king in a tree). It then narrates how Abram meets Melchizedek at "Emek HaShaveh. The place was associated with Emek Yehoshaphat (the Valley of Josaphat). [10] Mainstream scholarly understanding of these names ("My King is Righteousness" and "My Lord is Righteousness" respectively) is that they refer to the concept of righteousness and not to a god. In the episode, Melchizedek meets Abraham on his return from battle, gives him bread and wine (which has been interpreted by some Christian scholars as a precursor of the Eucharist, so that Melchizedeks name entered the canon of the Roman mass), and blesses Abraham in the name of God Most High (in Hebrew El Elyon). An apparition of Jesus before he was born in the flesh (called a theophany)? The He referred to here is obviously a reference to Christ who, when he receives the title, carries the title into heaven and becomes both King and Priest for all. The story had to be more Roman. [11], The name is formed in parallel with Adoni-edeq , also a king of Salem, mentioned in Joshua 10:13,[12] where the element malik ("king") is replaced by adon ("lord"). Luther's works: First lectures on the Psalms II, Psalms 76-126 Martin Luther, Hilton C. Oswald 1976 "After the order of Melchizedek, which is understood, first, in accordance with the name. However, this practice is not solely associated with the Samaritans: the possessive suffix is also found in the 3rd- or 2nd-century BC Book of Jubilees, and Greek possessive suffixes are even used in the Septuagint version of Genesis.[41]. After God called Abram from Ur of the Chaldeans (but before his name was changed to Abraham), the patriarch finds himself in an interesting situation:his wealthy nephew Lothas been kidnapped. But Abrams not too happy about this. In Hellenic Judaism, Josephus mentioned Melchizedek as a "Canaanite chief" in The War of the Jews, but also as a priest in Antiquities of the Jews. No father and no motherand For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.Hebrews 7:13 KJV Melchizedek is not a human. Start at verse 18 where Mel, the king of Salem, brings forth bread and wine; and he was the priest of the most high God. . The word is recorded three times in the Bible, so this. Because Melchizedek was without a father or mother, his absence represents God's perfect love for . (Genesis Rabbah 56:10.) ", Fred L. Horton The Melchizedek Tradition: A Critical Examination of the Sources 2005 p170 "In the Genesis Apocryphon Melchizedek is brought into connection with Jerusalem (as he is later in Josephus), and in Philo Melchizedek is honored as the possessor of an unlearned and untutored priesthood, indeed as a representation", The Melchizedek Tradition: A Critical Examination of the Sources p. 85 Fred L. Horton 2005 "Interestingly enough, we see that the Genesis Apocryphon offers no unique information about Melchizedek. See the events in life of Melchizedek in Chronological Order, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meeting_of_abraham_and_melchizadek.jpg, https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/melchizedek-40956.php. You might not believe the New Testament, but what is your excuse for not believing Isiah? [64] However, Rashi maintains that the land of Canaan was initially allotted to Shem, by Noah his father, and the offspring of Cham conquered the land by forced expansion. From Seth, the title passed from father to son (or grandson). The priesthood coming from a new lineage as described in Hebrews and suggested in Genesis is completely fulfilled in Christ. This placed the first born of Israel in Jeopardy as well. [33] The many translations that follow the Septuagint[34] translate it as: The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent: 'Thou art a priest for ever Melchizedek Without Mother or Father. Chazalic literature specifically Targum Jonathan, Targum Yerushalmi, and the Babylonian Talmud presents the name )) as a nickname title for Shem.[3]. Rabbi Hana bar Bizna citing Rabbi Simeon Hasida identified Melchizedek as one of the four craftsmen of whom Zechariah wrote in Zechariah 2:3. [4]:58 The latter, however, is often dismissed, although Robert R. Cargill has recently argued in favour of that etymology. More of a visual learner? Even if it was not Shem it was most definitely someone that Shem was teaching the ways of Elohim. Adam lived to be 930 years old, which means that he died right before the Genesis Flood. Where is the perfect sacrifice, incense, oblast ion, host, in the hundreds of thousands of Christian communities today, who do not even agree on fundamentals? (Later, the Hebrews adapted another Canaanite name as an appellation for God.). I go into more detail below. Thus, Jesus becomes High Priest eventually, but is associated with Melchizedek. Easily See 6017 Years of Biblical and World History Together! 10:1 ). Jesus was not a priest after the levitical priesthood but he came to fulfill the end of it which was the law. Having received the promise that God . Required fields are marked *. The books of Exodus and Leviticus give us a good look at some of the requirements God and Moses had for theHebrew priests. Melchizedek appears in the historical Scriptures only once ( Gen. 14:18-20 ), though he is mentioned several times afterward. For a 3-minute read, explore this quick overview on Hebrews. The Zohar's commentary on Genesis 14 cites a Rabbi Yitzchak as saying that it was God who gave tithe to Abram in the form of removing the Hebrew letter He from his throne of glory and presenting it to the soul of Abram for his benefit. According to scripture, Shem lived 600 years: According to v.11, Shem lived 500 years after he became the father of Arpachshad. Joseph Blenkinsopp has suggested that the story of Melchizedek is an informal insertion into the narration, possibly inserted in order to give validity to the priesthood and tithes connected with the Second Temple. Not having that information, in a figurative sense you could say that Melchizedek never stopped being a priest! So why would they give Melchizedek a birth of 2443bc. These prophets were kabbalists who wrote the very books we read. Abram has just returned from defeating four kingsin battle, and Melchizedek brings out bread and wine for the hero. Heres the high-level rundown. [63] Assuming the premise that Melchizedek was Shem, he would have been 465 years old at the time and Abram was 75 years of age.[62]. And he gave him tithes of all (Genesis 14: 17-20). Melchizedek is an old Canaanite name meaning My King Is [the god] Sedek or My King Is Righteousness (the meaning of the similar Hebrew cognate). Stop listening to Jewish people they dont understand the Bible. It was assumed that he held the keys to the priesthood and was the great high priest of his day where he stands next to Noah during this time when patriarchs passed on the priesthood in the family. He may have been born in 1155, in 1162 (the date favoured today in Mongolia), or in 1167. Likewise, Jacob handed down the scepter to Judah who was the fourth born when he said The scepter shall remain with him until He comes to whom it belongs. Unfortunately for Lot, his family and herds are part of Cheds spoils of war. God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow. Plus and this is most important; why include Josephs lineage? Verses 1820 of Genesis focus on how Abram returns after defeating king Chedorlaomer and meets Bera, the king of Sodom. [32], Rabbi Meir Simcha of Dvinsk (18431926) interprets the phrase "And he gave him tithe from all" as a verbal continuation of Melchizedek's speech, i.e., Melchizedek exclaimed that God had chosen to gift Abram a tenth of God's possession of the entire human race (consisting of seventy nations as described in Genesis) in the form of the seven nations of the land of Canaan, including the cities of Sodom that Abram succeeded in saving. Melchizedek, also known as Melchisedech in the Old Testament, is a biblical figure that appears in the 14th chapter of The Book of Genesis. If Melchizedek was Shem, he would have been 465 at that time, while Abram was 75. So he argued inside his own mind (like many of us would do if we were starving, struggling with a prophetic vision or knew we were going to be attacked and killed and die a horrific death to wake up the nation of how evil it has become. And he blessed him, and said, 'Blessed be Abram to the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth, And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand'. The author of Hebrews argues that when it comes to really outstanding human beings, Melchizedek trumps Abraham (He 7:7)so much so that Abraham gave Melchizedek a tithe of all the spoils Abraham collected on his mission (Gn 14:20; He 7:4). Thus, Hebrews points out that the Genesis record of Melchizedek gives no record of his ancestry or descendants, nor does it record where or when he was born nor where or when he died (and thus ceased being a high priest). Zedek (just) is a title used by other Jebusite kings according to ancient literature (and see Adoni-Zedek of Josh. Melchizedek is mentioned as the King of Salem, and priest of God Most High, in the time of the biblical patriarch Abram. This order made those feelings in Israel thats why the prophets were slaughtered. That part is common sense. The Rabbis said that Melchizedek instructed Abram in the Torah. Would be a little odd for him to then be remembered later on in Hebrews as having no genealogy, since, well, Shems genealogy is kind of the whole point of Genesis 511. [4]:5960 It also may have been inserted to give validity to the superiority of the Zadokite priests over the Levite priests. Upon exiting Salem, he presented to them "bread and wine" with the intent to refresh them from their journey. You deny the virgin birth and the miraculous birth, however you forget about the numerous prophecies of it. His order co tinged and continues today. The Samaritan Pentateuch reads (lit. He has been referred to in the 14th chapter of Genesis. Melchizedek is referred to as a priest of an order that had no recorded beginning. Reference is made to him in Psalm 110:4 where the victorious ruler is . Now the prophecy of Malachi is fulfilled, that all day long, everywhere, (universally/Catholically) A perfect sacrifice would be offered by the Gentiles. 7:1-2). It stopped me at bread and wine, the two elements we are to partake of when remembering our Lord, Jesus. Looking forward to the Hebrews study: one of my favorites. In the New Testament, references to Melchizedek appear only in the Epistle to the Hebrews, though these are extensive (Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:1, 10, 11, 15, 17, 21). So called Jewish people are prophecied to enter into the land and claim to be jews. "Jesus Christ is not only typologically linked with the priestly order of Melchizedek, but fulfills and supersedes Melchizedek's person and role" Willard M. Swartley. [19], Genesis 14:18[20] introduces Melchizedek a "Priest of the Most High God" (El Elyon), a term which is re-used in Genesis 14:1920[21] and Genesis 14:22. It survives today only in Christian recensions, but in at least ten languages. Melchizedek is seen as a divine being in the text and is referred to as "El" or "Elohim", titles usually reserved for God. Thanks, Patsywere looking forward to shipping it! The author of Hebrews makes a pretty big deal out of this. It may have been inserted in order to give validity to the priesthood and tithes connected with the Second Temple. Priest of Most High GOD. [82] Melchizedek, as Jesus Christ, lives, preaches, dies and is resurrected, in a gnostic perspective. Finally,there were 892 years between Noahs birth and Abrams birth. [45] The last section of the work, the Exaltation of Melchizedek, tells how Melchizedek was born of a virgin, Sofonim (or Sopanima), the wife of Nir, a brother of Noah. "A History of Pentateuchal Traditions" (Englewood Cliffs 1972) p. 28, n. 84. He was 100 years old at the time of the great flood. [79] Jesus Christ is there identified as "a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek", quoting from Psalm 110:4.[80][81]. God will do it himself under his own volition. As in the Old Testament, only a priest can make that offering acceptable. For Abraham to recognize the authority and authenticity of a Canaanite priest-king is startling and has no parallel in biblical literature. San Antonio, Texas, 78270 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. [17][4]:56 There is no consensus on when or why the story might have been added. Was in oral torah or an oral form of tinok that did not stay as traditional (because they were additions to torah and that was forbidden to clump the three together). You give a lot of detail, and imply that it is fact, but there is little reference or any backing. [76] (Babylonian Talmud Sukkah 52b; see also Song of Songs Rabbah 2:33 (crediting Rabbi Berekiah in the name of Rabbi Isaac).) 2:5 and the old world did not spare, but . The Midrash records that Shem functioned as kohen gadol (high priest) in that he taught Torah to the Patriarchs before it was publicly given at Mount Sinai, while the official title of High Priest was conferred upon Aaron after the erection of the Tabernacle. And "king of Salem" means "king of peace." 3 No one knows who his father or mother was or where he came from. The Zohar (redacted by Moses de Len c.1290s) finds in "Melchizedek king of Salem" a reference to "the King Who rules with complete sovereignty". He is depicted as the one who brings bread and wine and then blesses El Elyon and Abram. However, Rashi stated that the land of Canaan was allotted to Shem, by Noah, and that Cham had acquired the land by force. Answer (1 of 7): No. He is first mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20, where he brings out . Rabbi Isaac the Babylonian said that Melchizedek was born circumcised (Genesis Rabbah 43:6). While Shem was still alive and received the tithe Abraham the title was still his. Shem and Melchizedek are two different people: An account of Identity: Shem was born in 2448 B.C. The SP adds the total life years lived for each person in the Gen 11 chronology. You can also take a look at this illustrationbased on the theme verse of Hebrews. Salem was a city-state in the land of Canaan. [69] Leviticus Rabbah maintains that God intended to permanently bring forth the priesthood (Kehuna) through Melchizedek's patrilineal descendants, but since Melchizedek preceded Abram's blessing to that of God,[70] God instead chose to bring the priesthood (kehuna) forth from Abram's descendants. So Ched drives the five rebel kings into hiding, then takes the spoils from Lots city. If not for hamashiach the Judaism (not quite Jewish) religion we see during the time of Jesus would have died out. Shem died when he was 600. The meeting site has been associated with Emek Yehoshaphat (the Valley of Josaphat). Interesting. We need to respect that and read what it says not regurgitate the filth of dogmas that cannot be remotely true. We are to make no heaven images thats anything hewn. She was just a woman. What Are The Names of the Thieves Crucified With Christ. Some people say Melchizedek is Jesus. Ive found that a good way to approach these figures is just tosearch for every time theyre mentioned in the Bible, and create a list of observation-level facts. William F. Albright views the Samaritan wording as authentic[d] as does the New American Bible[40], Regarding the residence of Malkizedek, Samaritan tradition identified a "Salem" as a place on the slopes of Mount Gerizim which served as a blessing place of the children of Israel upon their initial crossing of the Jordan river. Historically, we never read about Melchizedek in the Bible again. While hes on slay-cation, five of the vassal kings back home rebelincluding the king of Lots town. The author of Hebrews spends all of chapter 7 discussing his priesthood. Melchizedek was born from Sothonim's corpse. [22] The term "Most High" is used another twenty times to refer to the God of Israel in the Psalms. The name thus means king of righteousness. It is also mentioned as "Zedek in some texts. Let us examine first these two names and then the arguments for and against the two being the same person. biblical patriarch. We first meet Melchizedekright after one of the less-famous stories of Abraham in the Bible. Melchizedek means "King of righteousness" (Heb. This simply means hes reached a level of actual wisdom (that cannot be attained in the land of the living Job 28) which means the years he was not recorded after during his training to become a rav something happened. A priest is someone who performs religious rituals for divine beings on behalf of people. The biblical story of Melchizedek begins with the Mesopotamian rulers (once allies) who declared war in the Siddim Valley. Again, some scholars have asserted that it would be unusual for an author of Davidic times to construct a narrative with a Canaanite protagonist. As you can imagine, Chedorlaomer (well call him Ched) isnt too thrilled to come back home and see that the mice have been at play. [48], 11Q13 (11QMelch) is a fragment of a text, dated to the end of the second or start of the first century BC, about Melchizedek, found in Cave 11 at Qumran in the West Bank and part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This is also interesting becausethe ancient town of Salem later becomes known asJerusalemwhich is where the temple of God that Solomon built would stand. According to legend, his birth was auspicious, because he came into the world holding a clot of blood in his hand. I can state conclusively that this is not the temple of Melchizedek. [26][27], Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, the Book of Jubilees, Josephus, Philo of Alexandria, and Rashi all read Abram as the giver of the tithe to Melchizedek. The association or identification of Melchizedek with the Messiah predates Christianity, developing in Jewish messianism of the Second Temple period. Josephus gives three items of information not found in the other sources, and Philo four. Abraham would receive the title after Shem died if there were no other living first born between them. Melchizedek is said to be Jesus Christ in those texts. In reality, since Christ is the Word of God while he was still with God, it was he who gave the command to kill the first born in the first place. OK wow God just answered me here. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. When it says Elohim manifested in the flesh it does. [56] The Rashbam, Shmuel ben Meir (11th century), offers a similar explanation but varies by saying that only Abram's men partook in the booty (originally belonging to the king of Sodom)[57] whereas the Melchizedek intrusion explains that Abram himself was sustained by Melchizedek since he refused to consume of the luxury of Sodom because his Lord was of the non-material world. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2003. After 40 days of his birth, Melchizedek was taken to the Garden of Eden by archangel Gabriel (Michael, according to some texts) and was saved from the Deluge, although he was not on Noah's Ark. The tot. Seth, the third born was one who was in Adams own likeness became the chosen one. 'his peace' or in contextual flow "allied with him") in place of the Masoretic (Salem), with addition of a letter (vav). [51], The Qumran Scrolls, also indicate that Melchizedek was used as a name of the Archangel Michael, interpreted as a heavenly priest; Michael as Melchi-zedek contrast with Belial, who is given the name of Melchi-resha "king of wickedness". Chazalic literature unanimously identify Melchizedek as Shem son of Noah (Targum Yonathan to Genesis chapter 14, Genesis Rabbah 46:7, Babylonian Talmud to Tractate Nedarim 32b). Two novels later, in Bleak House, Dickens' lawyer character, Mr. Tulkinghorn, initially tells a debtor that he does not do bill extensions in his practice, so, "You must go to Melchisedech's in Clifford's Inn. He was known as the great high priest, priest of the most high God (Gen. 14:18) ordained as priest after the order of the Son of God (Heb 7:3). Nothing is mentioned about Melchizedeks lineage. How old was Jesus when he was crucified? [ a] And no one knows when he was born or when he died. Daniel Oyegun explores this mysterious man in his book The Person Of Melchizedek . How Long Was Joseph In Potiphars House? Rabbinic literature mentions a little bit of history before Melchizedek's introduction. While they can blessas you say, so can other people. It is not known how Melchizedek came to know about Abram, as none of the scriptures mention him. However, Melchizedeks identification with the Messiah dates back to days before the evolution of Christianity, mostly in Jewish messianism of the Second Temple period. The Old Testament is silent about him until the book of Psalms, which alludes to him when describing a royal priesthood. This is where the discussion on Melchizedek gets really interesting, and goes in many different directions. The Old Testament is silent about him until the book of Psalms, which alludes to him when describing a royal priesthood. Most scholars reckon Jesus was crucified between 30 and 33AD, so 1985-8 years ago. MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL, P.O. In Dickens' novel Dombey and Son, a minor character, Mrs. MacStinger, attends an evangelical church presided over by the Reverend Melchisedech Howler. [52][53] The text of the Epistle to the Hebrews follows this interpretation in stating explicitly that the name in Greek translation () means ("king of righteousness"), omitting translation of the possessive suffix; the same passage interprets Melchizedek's title of king of Salem as translating to "king of peace", the context being the presentation of Melchizedek's as an eternal priesthood associated with Jesus Christ ( , "made like unto the Son of God abideth a priest continually"). Much later, in the book of Hebrews, Melchizedek isshown as a case study for Jesus priesthood. "El Elyon in Genesis 14:1820", JBL 63 (1944) pp. Flood came when Noah was 600. Genesis 14:18 mentions Melchizedek as a "Priest of the Most High God.. First, Melchizedek means "king of justice.". By doing this he gives the way he would come to protect all of those who would be the first born in the kingdom when he comes to take us there. I will not dispute any of that because you may be right sometimes and wrong others. That is all. According to what is written Gods chosen people would not be in the land at this point in time. Midrashic texts explain how a group of governors and kings united at the site to pay homage to Abram for defeating several kings and how they wished to declare him a deity. Its at this time that Melchizedek meets Abram and blesses him. I.e., beginning in a form of talking to the person directly and ending the speech as speaking for the recipient Meshech Chochma to Bereishit chapter 14. [49] According to the text, Melchizedek will proclaim the "Day of Atonement" and he will atone for the people who are predestined to him. It was as a blessing place for the children of Israel when they crossed the Jordan river. And he gave him tithe from all. Ot mean Jesus is the father and furthermore he never claimed to be). In Hebrew it explains very clearly Who Melchizedek is. And if Abraham looked up to Melchizedek, and Aaron looked up to Abraham, that puts the order of Melchizedek a deal higher up the totem pole than Aarons priesthood. Box 702107 32b). Introduction, translation, and notes" (AB 1; Garden City 1964) p. 105; Von Rad, "Genesis", pp. He also will judge the peoples. [92], Tremper Longman III notes that a popular understanding of the relationship between Melchizedek and Jesus is that Melchizedek is an Old Testament Christophany in other words, that Melchizedek is Jesus.[93]. However, if Melchizedek had no Father or mother, then he is God in the flesh always among us. It has no end but it began with Adam (axon made an altar and became a son of Elohim by staying righteous). An angel sent to govern the city of Salem? This question is frequently asked and has caught the interest of many scholars. which was prophesied over Judah by Isaac before he died, Yes. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and ensure you get the best experience. The Zadokites monopolized the Jerusalem priesthood until forcibly taken away to Babylon, at which time Levite priests asserted their own hegemony; the Melchizedek episode could reveal the reascendancy of Zadokite power. Giorgio Levi Della Vida (1944) suspects that this is a late development,[23] and Joseph Fitzmyer (1962) connects Genesis 14 with the mention of a god called "Most High," who may appear according to one of three possible translations of a 750 BC inscription found at Al-Safirah in Syria. One correction, a priest is needed for duties/rituals that involve sacrifice and only a priest can make an offering acceptable as the old testament describes. [54], Hebrew-language Torah commentarians of the Rishonim era (11th to 15th centuries) have explained the (seemingly) abrupt intrusion of Melchizedek into the narration in various ways; Hezekiah ben Manoah (c.1250) points out that the following verses have Abraham refusing any of the king of Sodom's possessions[55] which, if not for the insertion of Melchizedek's hospitality, would prompt the query as to where Abraham and his weary men got their refreshments from. [94] According to Encyclopdia Britannica, Joseph Smith "appointed his male followers to priesthoods, named for the biblical figures Melchizedek and Aaron, that were overseen by the office of High Priest", incorporating selected practices from the Hebrew Bible. And of course, the permanence of Melchizedeks priestly order is pretty important to the author of Hebrews, since Jesus is the resurrected great high priest of the new covenant between God and man. Melchizedek in the Bible: Genesis 14:18-20 The Bible doesn't tell us much about Melchizedek beyond that he was a priest of God, and that his line of priesthood is an important one. For Abraham to recognize the authority and authenticity of a Canaanite priest-king is startling and has no parallel inbiblical literature. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Bible Charts and Maps, PO Box 171053, Austin, TX 78717 The author of Hebrews echoes God's revelation in Genesis 14 concerning Melchizedek, that he was ''king of Salem, priest of the most high God.'' It doesnt seem that man had any choice here as to who would be next in line. The messiah came to bring eyes back the the father of Abraham isaac and joacob. Adam was the gardener of Eden, while Jesus Himself was the garden. Jesus is later described as the orders greatest priest. So you see. Of course, thats not really the authors point. No mention of a son. This is interesting for a few reasons. Read Isaiah very closely when he talks about a vorgin. Moses: The Old Testaments Greatest Prophet. Therefore He is referred to as the second Adam. [66] Rabbinic commentarians to the Torah explain that Melchizedek (sometimes associated with Shem) was given the priesthood (Hebrew: kehuna) by receipt of his father Noah's blessing "G-d beatified Yefeth and will dwell in the house of Shem";[67] i.e., he will merit to serve and host God as a Kohen. The blessing came from God to the one chosen out of the line of the first born. Melchizedek recognizes that Abram has aligned himself with the God above all other godsand blesses both Abram and their mutual Creator. In the Latter Day Saint movement, the Book of Mormon makes reference to Melchizedek in (Alma 13:1719). The name comes from two Hebrew words: malak(king, ruler) andsadaq(righteous, just, innocent). The He is an obvious referral to Christ. Abram returned after defeating Chedorlaomer, the king of Sodom. El is the supreme deity of the Canaanite pantheon. This is the clean path. Melchizedek is introduced as a king during the time of Abraham. His Story and Significance Today. Regardless of whether Abraham had the title or not, He was [88] The bread and wine offering of Melchizedek has been interpreted by church fathers including Clement of Alexandria as being a prefiguration of the Eucharist. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were schooled in the knowledge of Yahovah that was passed down from Adam, by Shem. Jesus is the son of David, the king of Jerusalem. But when you talk about the birth of Christ you are definitely wrong, and I must speak out. According to the writer of Hebrews (7:21-17), Jesus is regarded as a priest in the order of Melchizedek because, like Melchizedek, he was not a descendant of Aaron, and thus would not be eligible for the Jewish priesthood under Moses' Law. He did have to have certain things happen to be hamashiach but being impregnated by Elohim was not one. But thats not how it shakes out. These same righteous men were hunt down and slain so another priest had to be selected (this order cannot end). Furthermore, if we trace the births and deaths of the patriarchs in the seed line carefully, we find that Abraham was born 392 years after Shem. It also mentions Jesus Christ as the "High priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." The Coming of the Son of God Melchizedek describes his return to bring about peace and justice as a priest-king. According to the analogy, just as Abraham, the ancestor of the Levites, paid a tithe to Melchizedek and was therefore his inferior, so the Melchizedek-like priesthood of Christ is superior to that of the Levites. So God gave them the lamb as a temporary [a] Parallel theophoric names, with Sedeq replaced by Yahu, are those of Malchijah and Adonijah, both biblical characters placed in the time of David.[13]. It also describes how he had to leave Salem to reach Abram and his men. Shem became the King of Salem, and Genesis 14:18 says Melchesidec was King of Salem. What is the meaning of AD, BC, BCE and CE? Melchizedek is thought to have been the king of Jerusalem. The child spoke with his lips and he blessed the Lord. It then mentions how Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brings out bread and wine. Once he fulfilled that law and became the ultimate sacrifice then we had a new priest abiding Forever After the original one which was Shem oh, its a different priesthood, Jesus came out of the line of the tribe of Judah So I took a break from that project to makea laundry list of biblical Melchizedek facts. The rest is subject to interpretation because its not technically scripture (given to moshe and his camp). [16] It has been speculated that verses 1820 (in which Melchizedek appears) are an informal insertion into the narration, as they interrupt the account of the meeting of Abraham with the king of Sodom. Noah had so many children, lived so many years, and he died. The Rogatchover Gaon, also understanding Abram to be the tithe giver, comments that the presented tithe was not a standard tithe (Maaser Rishon) as described in the Torah (given on an annual basis), but was a one-time "tribute offering" (trumat ha-mekhes, ), such as Moses gave to God in Numbers 31:41. Since Shems father was Noah and his mother, Noahs wife, and since the book of Hebrews @ 7:3 describes Melchizedek as being Without father, without mother, without genealogy It seems clear they could not possibly be the same person. Salem, of which he is said to be king, is very probably Jerusalem. We are living in an amazing time where true scholarship can be achieved by the common folk. So the order was passed down and passed down until Shem who was indeed malchezzadek king of Salem and it was passed down to there as well which is where the prophets come from. Remember the whole rebellion with King Ched that started this mess? Chazalic literature mentions the name as a nickname of Shem, Noahs son. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. But Jesus was tempted by his carnal ways. Melchizedek is like the Son of God in that he will always be a priest. Shem is the Son of Noah (Gen. 5:32), the progenitor of Abraham. Thus Melchizedek, Although Philo interprets the Jewish first-fruit offering and quotes the Jewish laws, the general context is still Cain's sacrifice. Finally, there were 892 years between Noah's birth and Abram's birth. But Abraham was clearly the next in the Order of Melchizedek. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old Testament. 2Pet. Updates? His identity has remained a mystery, and Oyegun looks at him in a purely Biblical perspective, and illuminates several fascinating aspects of the person and priest! As Melchizedek was without earthly genealogy, so is Christ by virtue of His virgin birth. The name is composed from the two elements: melek(h), "king", and edeq, which means either "righteousness"[7] or the proper name "Zedek". Or to put it another way, the writers of Genesis and Psalm 110give us four verses about Melchizedek. Melchizedek is an enigmatic figure twice mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. Salem is also mentioned as land of his brother, Cham, in many texts. Bible Answers Submit a Question Related resources Bible Answer The narration details Abram's rescue of his nephew Lot and his spectacular defeat of multiple kings, and goes on to define the meeting place of Melchizedek and Abram as "Emek HaShaveh which is Emek HaMelech". 2023 ~ all rights reserved, Access all of our teaching materials through our smartphone apps conveniently and quickly. all of the first born in Egypt including even the animals. This virgin birth stuff has gotten way out of hand. Levi and malchizzadek priests worked together for this temple to be built in the city of daud (not on Temple Mount but beside it) it was a very strict floor plan. [68], Torah Laws require that the Kohen (priest) must be a patrilineal descendant of a prior Kohen. This is probably a good sign that the figure of Melchizedek had retained somereligious significance to Abrahams descendants. Rabbi Judah said in Rabbi Nehorai's name that Melchizedek's blessing yielded prosperity for Abram, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis Rabbah 43:8). Speiser, E. A. We dont have to take anyones word that the priesthood survived the flood and was passed down from the original creator of the priesthood itself. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Was he just a righteousman? The only physical aspect of Jesus that had to be was that he was born of a tribe of Israel and he was both from the tribe of Judah and he was a direct descendant of daud. It says he and the father are echad (one). Abraham was born in 1948 B.C., and was 140 years old when Shem died. In Genesis 14, the writing on Mel covers three versus, not two. The verse is mentioned separately from19 and 20, but the significance is huge. After Abram and Melchizedek part ways, Melchizedek does not appear till Psalm 110. [97] An Ismaili treatise dated to the 1300s proclaimed that Melchizedek would return following the resurrection as a righteous judge and reveal the divine mysteries which the prophets have kept secret throughout the centuries. Information about him in the Bible is limited, but that is the tradition. Its a pretty cool name. So if malchizazadek was present the. I wrote The Beginners Guide to the Bible to give people an overview of what the Bible is, what its for, and what its all about. Thats why he has no father and mother. He brought out bread and wine, blessed Abram, and received tithes from him, Genesis 14:18-20. But there is no evidence in the Old Testament of Melchizedek's genealogy. 1Baker, Warren, and Eugene E. Carpenter. Albright, W. F. "Abram the Hebrew: A New Archaeological Interpretation", Jutta Leonhardt Jewish worship in Philo of Alexandria 2001 p216 "IIl 82 Philo also identifies Melchizedek with the Logos as priest of God. SinceNoah lived 950 years, we know he died shortly before Abraham left Ur to go to Canaan (when Abram was 58). [89], Melchizedek is mentioned in the Roman Canon, the First Eucharistic Prayer of the Roman rite of the Catholic Church, and also figures in the current Roman Martyrology as a commemoration on August 26.[90]. (1 Chronicles 1:24-27.) I explore how each of the Bibles 66 books fit into the big picture, and youll walk away with enough knowledge to have a thoughtful conversation about the Bible with a pastor, an atheist, or anyone else. He served as both king and priest of Salem, around 2000 BC. The power given at ordination is strong and effective. [44], The Second Book of Enoch (also called "Slavonic Enoch") is apparently a Jewish sectarian work of the 1st century AD. BUT when 600 years are added to the first 6 post-Flood forefathers, everything is pushed back 600 years, with exception to Nimrod pushed back only 250 years so that he is 600 after Noah's death, in year 950 . Join our email list, and well send you some of our best free resourcesplus well tell you whenever we make something new. When Christ died he put an end to the carnal form of the Law which required sacrifices and replaced it for those who accepted his sacrifice with the New Covenant Law of Love. In some texts, Melchizedek is even identified as a version of the Messiah. In fact, the first mention we have in the Bible of tithe-paying is found in Genesis 14 where Abraham, after winning a battle, came and paid tithe to Melchizedek, a person who is not really . Rabbi Meir Simcha argues that continued speech of this sort was a common form of prophetic expression.[b]. How do we know it was Shem and not Noah who was the "Melchizedek" who met Abram? In the Bible, Melchizedek (/ m l k z d k /, Biblical Hebrew: , romanized: malk-eeq, "king of righteousness" or "my king is righteousness"), also transliterated Melchisedech or Malki Tzedek, was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon (often translated as "most high God"). Adam taught his children the ways of Elohim after Abel was killed because he did not want to bear another Cain. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Logos Bible Software makes this super easy, Only three books of the Bible mention Melchizedek, The New Testament says more about Melchizedek than the Old Testament, Melchizedek is a contemporary of Abrahams, Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High, Melchizedek gives blessings (or at least one), Melchizedeks name means king of righteousness, The order of Melchizedek is royal and everlasting, Melchizedek was greater than Abraham and Aaron, illustrationbased on the theme verse of Hebrews. Melchizedek appears on the scene after Abraham has defeated five kings. After all, when Abraham was eighty-eight or, more or less, ninety years old, Melchizedek met him and offered him loaves of bread . Though the main bits of the story about Abram and Melchizedek is universally accepted, there are multiple variations to it, across various scriptures. Now what's interesting about Melchizedek, one, there is no record of his birth or his death. Melchizedek was declared a priest of God in Heaven by the book of Hebrews. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Noah inherited the title when Methuselah died even though Noah was Methuselah's grandson, because Methuselah outlived his son, Lamech. Psalm 110 and Hebrew 7 gives correct descriptions. If you believe that the Scripture is the Word of God, then why is it such a stretch to believe that the Holy Spirit means exactly what He says? Josephus refers to Melchizedek as a "Canaanite chief" in War of the Jews, but as a priest in Antiquities of the Jews. [71] As the text states in regard to Melchizedek; "and he is a Kohen" ( ) meaning himself in the exclusive sense and not his patrilineal descendants. This statement indicates that Shem died after the 500 years, therefore he died 502 years after the flood at the age of 600. The power of Christ's priesthood is perfect and draws us near to God. [60] Targum Onkelos describes the meeting location's size as "a plot the size of a king's Riis". For example, in Gen 11:11 the Samaritan Pentateuch adds the words: "All the days of Shehm [Shem] were 600 years and he died". This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Melchizedek, Christianity.com - Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible? I dont know why I got this email. You misunderstand Hebrews 7:3. Ephraim Miksha'ah the disciple of Rabbi Meir said in the latter's name that Tamar descended from Melchizedek (Genesis Rabbah 85:10). Now follow the biblical geneologies of Adam and Shem, paying close attention to how long he lived after Arfaxad was born. [46][47], The Story of Melchizedek is a short pseudepigraphon composed in Greek in the first three centuries AD, probably in a Jewish milieu. Multiple variations of Melchizedeks origins appear across Christian and Jewish texts. Were not sure exactly what kind of rituals Melchizedek performedbut its probably safe to assume that blessing people on behalf of God was one of them, because . [28][29] [35], The majority of Chazalic literature attributes the primary character of the psalm as King David[c] who was a "righteous king" ( ) of Salem and, like Melchizedek, had certain priest-like responsibilities, while the Babylonian Talmud understands the chapter as referring to Abram who was victorious in battling to save his nephew Lot and merited priesthood. He contrasts the lineage-based priesthood of Aaron with Melchizedek, who has no recorded birth or death or anything (He 7:3, 8). E side the prophets said they (the children of yisrael) would turn to unrighteousness and become like a harlot and unchaste bride no longer an acceptable one). This means that when we sit down to study someone like Melchizedek(or a passage that mentions him), were often looking through folklore-tinted lenses. 170, 174; Noth, Martin. Because, the person who held the pen or quill, and dipped it in the ink, and put pen to paper/papyrus/parchment matters as little as what language you use to call on the Name of the Lord. Christ (a high priest after the order of Melchesidec, verses 15-17) gave that authority to his apostles. Not that an actual virgin birth a woman raped and impregnated by a powerful supernatural being (the actual story of Osiris and isis and how Horus was born). They are not descendants of the Gods chosen people. He was born to Abraham in Ur, a Chaldean city. Our Genesis Bible Studymay be helpful. Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, etc. When and how did the Twelve Apostles die? In the Authorised King James Version of 1611 he appeared as Melchizedek in the Old Testament and Melchisedec in the New Testament. He married his sister from his father's Saray side. Going to the time of Christ, John the Baptist was a Levite and held the Levitcal priesthood, thus he had the authority to baptize by water, but said himself that there was another (Jesus Christ) that had authority to baptize by fire and the Holy Ghost. The biblical account also poses textual problems. And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. ", . He is first mentioned in Genesis 14:1820,[2] where he brings out bread and wine and then blesses Abram and El Elyon. The Second Book of Enoch (also known as "Slavonic Enoch"), a Jewish text dating back to the 1st century AD, mentions (in its last section, the Exaltation of Melchizedek) that Melchizedek was born of a virgin named Sofonim (or Sopanima). He left Ur with his wife and they went to Haran with his nephew Lot. In the Bible, Melchizedek (/mlkzdk/,[1] Biblical Hebrew: .mw-parser-output .script-hebrew,.mw-parser-output .script-Hebr{font-family:"SBL Hebrew","SBL BibLit","Taamey Ashkenaz","Taamey Frank CLM","Frank Ruehl CLM","Ezra SIL","Ezra SIL SR","Keter Aram Tsova","Taamey David CLM","Keter YG","Shofar","David CLM","Hadasim CLM","Simple CLM","Nachlieli",Cardo,Alef,"Noto Serif Hebrew","Noto Sans Hebrew","David Libre",David,"Times New Roman",Gisha,Arial,FreeSerif,FreeSans}, romanized:malk-eeq, "king of righteousness" or "my king is righteousness"), also transliterated Melchisedech or Malki Tzedek, was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon (often translated as "most high God"). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. So Ched makes Lot his prisonerandmoves on. In Isma'ilism, Melchizedek (known as Malik as-Salm; lit. With respect to Genesis 14:20, Hebrews chapter 7 verses 2 and 4 in the New Testament state that the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoil to Melchizedek. We have to see what is there not what we want to be. It is quite interesting to note that the practice of tithe-paying is very old, much older than any definite system was in place for receiving or handling. Furthermore, just as the Old Testament assigns no birth or death date to Melchizedek, so is the priesthood of Christ eternal. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The Jews were all about genealogiesdont take my word for it: readFirst Chronicles. Adams first born killed his second born. 7:4) and King of Salem (Gen. Corrections? In The Epistle to the Hebrews, Melchizedek is described as the "king of righteousness" and the "king of peace" who is related to the "eternal priesthood" of the Son of God. Isa 7:14 says a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son Matt 1:23 says a virgin shall be with child Luke 1:27-31 says a virginMarythou shalt conceive in thy womb and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS: Perhaps you dont believe Isaiah, or Matthew, or Luke. Wait There Were How Many Herods?! Hebrews 7:3 says, "without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the son of God he remains a priest perpetually." In a way, priests are human go-betweens. Melchizedek, also known as Melkisetek, Melchisedech (in the Old Testament), or Malki Tzedek, is a biblical figure mentioned as the ruler of Salem and the priest of El Elyon (God Most High). Shem died before Abraham, if we note that Abraham left Haran at the age of 75 (Gn 12:4) and that was right after the death of Terah Abrahams father, who died at the age of 205 years old (Gn 11:32) when Shem was around 527 years old. Abraham paying a tithe to Melchizedek is an interpretation, though a likely one, of the original biblical text, in which the matter is ambiguous; it seems incongruous that Abraham gives a tenth of the booty to Melchizedek and then refuses to take any of it for himself (verses 2223). He is commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on May 22,[91] and on the "Sunday of the Forefathers" (two Sundays before Christmas). No no no you misinterpret the scriptures, Jesus was of the priests hood of Melchisadek not of the levitical priesthood, you should go back and study Hebrews again. Compared to the New Testament, the Old Testament doesnt say a whole lot about Melchizedek. or according to another explanation, that "Melchizedek" alludes to the lower world and "king of Salem" to the upper world (Zohar 1:86b87a). We cant take this away if we do we lose who hamashiach actually was and we lose our messiah. [58] Likewise, the commentary of Chaim ibn Attar (17th century) offers a three-pronged slew of reasons for the Melchizedek insertion. Abrahams paying tribute to a Jerusalem priest-king then would anticipate the time when Abrahams descendants would bring tithes to the priests of Jerusalem ministering in the sanctuary at the Davidic capital. [18], Lebanese Protestant scholar Kamal Salibi (19292011) observes that Hebrew: , m'sr, which literally does mean "tenth", might more loosely be used to mean "portion", and Hebrew: , m-kl, or "from all", might refer just to food in the giver's possession, so that the whole verse might mean "He gave him a portion of food". Youve probably heard all kinds of ways Melchizedeks life applies to yours. The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, According to the order of Melchizedek.Ps 110:4. Logos Bible Software 10 review: Do you REALLY need it? I think what Paul is saying is Ravs dont have to be from the tribe of Levi to be an acceptable priest. The problem here is that most, if not all, of you make the mistake of trying to apply human constraints and refuse to allow Scripture to interpret itself. These prophets somehow knew that our physical eyes under an actual scan make the Hebrew letters if the brain is rotated that is why these letters were chose. Throw out your commentaries and stick to the facts. [87], Typological association of Jesus Christ with Old Testament characters occurs frequently in the New Testament and in later Christian writings; thus, Jesus Christ is also associated with Adam (as the "New Adam") and with Abraham. Many thousands of years ago. Is Shem and Melchizedek the same person? I used my favorite Bible study tool, Logos Bible software, to do research that made this post possible. We need to stay biblical and stop stepping out of our own material to explain what is in them. Hesonly mentioned in threebooks of the Bible, but that doesnt stop people from having lots to say about this character. Melchizedek, also known as Melkisetek, Melchisedech (in the Old Testament ), or Malki Tzedek, is a biblical figure mentioned as the ruler of Salem and the priest of El Elyon ("God Most High"). You can see how the author of Hebrews would be especially keen on connecting Jesus to Melchizedek. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, New Jewish Publication Society of America Tanakh, Melchizedek the Man in the Context of Gen. 14, James L. Kugel, Traditions of the Bible, pp. He appears as a person only in an interpolated vignette (Genesis 14:1820) of the story of Abraham rescuing his kidnapped nephew, Lot, by defeating a coalition of Mesopotamian kings under Chedorlaomer. Covenant is a pre marriage. He is depicted as the one who brings bread and wine and then blesses El Elyon and Abram. Christ was not the second Adam. Secondly, his name: Melchizedek." Melek Zedek." "Melek" in Hebrew means "king." "Zedek" in Hebrew means "righteousness." The Melchizedek line came through the line of the first born but only if the next first born qualified for the job. Although Melchizedek is not referred to in the Quran, some have identified him with the figure known as the Khidr. In the Calendar of Saints of the Armenian Apostolic Church Melkisetek (Armenian: , romanized:Melkisetek) is commemorated as one of the Holy Forefathers on July 26. he became king when he was eight years old and died when he . This was done, I believe, because God had told Moses that he was going to kill the Another duty that also involves sacrifice, is the forgiveness of sins. Melchizedek, who appears in theOld Testament, is important in biblical tradition because he was bothkingand priest, connected withJerusalem, and revered byAbraham, who paid a tithe to him. Salem meansfull, complete, safe, whole, peaceful.1(Not to be confused with selah, which Im pretty sure means air harp solo.) The author of Hebrews calls attention to this when likening Melchizedek to JesusMelchizedek was the king of Peace, which makes us think of another Prince of Peace we know (He 7:2). The second and final Hebrew Bible mention of Melchizedek is in Psalm 110:4. . Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. And he gave him tithes of all.". Each of these kings seems to have ruled some kind of city-state areabut guess which city never enters the fray? Tshuva (true repentance is needed). Salem. The god whom Melchizedek serves as priest is El Elyon, a name of Canaanite origin, probably designating the high god of their pantheon. Another note is that High Priests would lose their title if there were no priests beneath them, and that situation exists to this day. Once Noah died, Shem inherited the title of Melchizedek. 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