Hebrews 7:2

English Standard Version 2016

and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.

Cross References

Numbers 18:21

“To the Levites I have given every tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting,

Psalm 72:7

In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies. For his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel in his days.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

1 Samuel 8:17

He will take the tenth of your flocks, and you shall be his slaves.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take the tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants.

Genesis 28:22

and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.”

Romans 3:26

It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Micah 5:5

And he shall be their peace. When the Assyrian comes into our land and treads in our palaces, then we will raise against him seven shepherds and eight princes of men;

Leviticus 27:32

And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the Lord.

Matthew 1:23

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:3

He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever.