Hebrews 7:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

Christ Is Superior to Melchizedek

7 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. He met Abraham and blessed him when Abraham was returning from defeating the kings. ² Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had captured.

In the first place, Melchizedek’s name means king of God’s approval. He is also called king of Salem (which means king of peace).