Body and Soul, Heaven and Earth (Gen. 14)
17 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” (Gen. 14:17-20 ESV)
Melchizedek is a unique figure. Of the many kings mentioned in Genesis fourteen, he is the one king who is also a priest. He is the king of Salem. He is also the priest of God Most High.