Gen 14:18-20 | 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►

e14:19-20►

fHeb 7:4►

‏ Genesis 14:18-20

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).
Summary for Gen 14:19-20: 14:19-20 ^e By paying a tithe (a tenth) to Melchizedek, Abram acknowledged Melchizedek as a spiritual superior (see Heb 7:4 ^f) and affirmed that God had given him victory.