Gen 14:18 | TNotes | STEP | 14:18 Melchizedek means “king of righteousness,” suggesting that he was a righteous servant of God. He was probably a Jebusite priest and king; later authors regarded him as a type of Christ (Ps 110:4 ; Heb 7:1-19 ). • Salem is the ancient name of Jerusalem (cp. Ps 76:2 ).

bPs 110:4►

cHeb 7:1-19►

dPs 76:2►

‏ Genesis 14:18

14:18 ^a Melchizedek means “king of righteousness,” suggesting that he was a righteous servant of God. He was probably a Jebusite priest and king; later authors regarded him as a type of Christ (Ps 110:4 ^b; Heb 7:1-19 ^c).

• Salem is the ancient name of Jerusalem (cp. Ps 76:2 ^d).