Hebrews 7:2

New Century Version

and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had brought back from the battle. First, Melchizedek’s name means “king of goodness,” and he is king of Salem, which means “king of peace.”

Cross References

Genesis 28:22

This stone which I have set up on its end will be the house of God. And I will give God one-tenth of all he gives me.”

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘Whoever rules fairly over people, who rules with respect for God,

2 Samuel 8:15

David was king over all Israel, and he did what was fair and right for all his people.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But, you will have a son, a man of peace and rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon, and I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.

Psalm 72:7

Let goodness be plentiful while he lives. Let peace continue as long as there is a moon.

Leviticus 27:32

“ ‘The priest will take every tenth animal from a person’s herd or flock, and it will be holy to the Lord.

Micah 5:5

He will bring peace. Assyria will surely come into our country and walk over our large buildings. We will set up seven shepherds, eight leaders of the people.

Numbers 18:21

“When the people of Israel give me a tenth of what they make, I will give that tenth to the Levites. This is their payment for the work they do serving at the Meeting Tent.

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin will be pregnant. She will have a son, and they will name him Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

Luke 2:14

“Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God.”

Romans 3:26

And God gave Jesus to show today that he does what is right. God did this so he could judge rightly and so he could make right any person who has faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 7:1

Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest for God Most High. He met Abraham when Abraham was coming back after defeating the kings. When they met, Melchizedek blessed Abraham,

Hebrews 7:3

No one knows who Melchizedek’s father or mother was, where he came from, when he was born, or when he died. Melchizedek is like the Son of God; he continues being a priest forever.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take one-tenth of your grain and grapes and give it to his officers and servants.

1 Samuel 8:17

He will take one-tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.