Hebrews 7:2

Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything; his name means 'king of righteousness,' and as king of Salem he is 'king of peace.' His very titles point to Christ.

Cross-references · 23

• Num 18:21And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
• 2 Sam 8:15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
• 1 Sam 8:15And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
• 1 Chr 22:9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.
• Ps 85:10–11Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
• 2 Sam 23:3The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
• Ps 45:4–7And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
• Gen 28:22And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
• 1 Sam 8:17He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
• Mic 5:5And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
• Rom 5:1–2Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
• Jer 23:5–6Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
• Ps 72:1–3Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
• 1 Kgs 4:24–25For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
• Isa 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
• Ps 72:7In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
• Rom 3:26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
• Isa 45:22–25Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
• Jer 33:15–16In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
• Lev 27:32And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.
• Isa 32:1–2Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
• Eph 2:14–18For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
• Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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