Originally posted by RJHindsIt does refer to Jerusalem. I just heard on the radio about a trip there and they mention Jerusalem as Salem.
"Melchizedek king of Salem" -- This Salem could refer to Jerusalem. Notice the salem ending to Jerusalem.
There were apparently more than one order of priesthood because Melchizedek was a priest before Moses was given the law and the Levitical priesthood was established. Here is what is in Hebrews about it:
[b]Now consider how great this man was, t ...[text shortened]... ”
This apparently is all speaking about Jesus. Wouldn't you agree?
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