Patriarchal · Foreign Ruler
Melchizedek
Era
Patriarchal
Tribe
Before the Tribes
Roles
Foreign Ruler
Biography
As a foreign ruler with the title king of Salem, Melchizedek also appears as priest of God Most High who blesses Abram . Hebrews later reflects on his name, kingship, and priesthood while citing the Genesis scene .
In Scripture
Place in the Line
Melchizedek is not in the line to Jesus.