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Hebrews 7:1-2
International Children’s Bible
Hebrews 7:1-2
International Children’s Bible
The Priest Melchizedek
7 Melchizedek[a] was the king of Salem and a priest for the Most High God. He met Abraham when Abraham was coming back after defeating the kings. When they met, Melchizedek blessed Abraham. 2 And Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had brought back from the battle. First, Melchizedek’s name means “king of goodness.” Also, he is king of Salem, which means “king of peace.”
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- 6:20; 7:1, 15 Melchizedek A priest and king who lived in the time of Abraham. (Read Genesis 14:17–24.)
Hebrews 7:1-2
New International Version
Hebrews 7:1-2
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Melchizedek the Priest
7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem(A) and priest of God Most High.(B) He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,(C) 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
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