“For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;”
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, — the introduction of Melchizedek presents him as a historical figure holding dual office: king of Salem and priest of God Most High. His meeting with Abraham returning victoriously from battle sets the context for the subsequent blessing and tithe.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 7:1
Paul wishing to show the difference between the New and Old [Covenant], scatters it everywhere; and shoots from afar, and noises it abroad, and prepares beforehand. For at once even from the introduction, he laid down this saying, that “to them indeed He spoke by prophets, but to us by the Son” c. i. 1, 2, and to them “at sundry times and in various manners,” but to us through the Son. Afterwards, having discoursed concerning the Son, who He was and what He had wrought, and…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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