Melchizedek (King of Salem & Priest of the Most High)

מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Known as "Melchizedek")

King of Salem, Priest of El Elyon (God Most High), Herald of Bread and Wine

Born c. 2000 BCE

Salem (Jerusalem), Palestine

Passed Away c. 1900 BCE Salem, Palestine

Lifespan ~100 years old

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"Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand."

Archival Overview

Enigmatic king-priest of Salem (Jerusalem) who blessed Abraham following the rescue of Lot. Offered bread and wine, serving as the immortal archetype of an eternal priesthood of peace and righteousness.

Biographical Record

Mentioned in Genesis, Psalm 110, and the Epistle to the Hebrews, Melchizedek's name translates from ancient Hebrew as "King of Righteousness" and his city Salem as "Peace." Representing pure pre-Levitical priesthood, he received tithes from Abraham.

His Eucharistic offering of bread and wine became the foundational prototype for Christian liturgy and an enduring symbol of spiritual authority rooted in justice rather than bloodline succession.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Valley of the King (Kidron Valley) Ancient Monument
Salem, Palestine

                         GPS: 31.7772, 35.2381                    

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