Melchizedek is the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon who brought bread and wine to Abraham after the defeat of the four kings (Gen 14:18-20). He blessed Abraham and received a tithe, making him a figure of priestly kingship.
| Hebrew | מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק |
| Transliteration | Malkî-ṣeḏeq |
| Meaning | My king is righteous |
| First Mention | Gen 14:18 |
Melchizedek is the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon who brought bread and wine to Abraham after the defeat of the four kings (Gen 14:18-20). He blessed Abraham and received a tithe, making him a figure of priestly kingship.