Hebrews 7:2
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace;
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Genesis 28:22then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give the tenth to you."
Numbers 18:21"To the children of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service which they serve, even the service of the Tent of Meeting.
1 Samuel 8:17He will take the tenth of your flocks: and you shall be his servants.
2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said,the Rock of Israel spoke to me,'One who rules over men righteously,who rules in the fear of God,
1 Chronicles 22:9Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
Psalms 72:1By Solomon.God, give the king your justice;your righteousness to the royal son.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11
Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →