Hebrews 7:1-3

Melchisedec] a type of Christ in his high titles, independence of priestly descent, and especially in respect that his priesthood is eternal.

1. The main statement is, 'This Melchisedec.. abideth a priest continually.' Every feature in his history as recorded in Genesis 14 is turned to account in the comparison instituted here between him and Christ. He is King of Salem, i.e. Jerusalem. But Salem means 'peace,' and Christ is Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His name Melchizedek means 'King of Righteousness,' and righteousness is a characteristic of Christ's kingdom (Psalms 62:12; Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 3:21 : see on Isaiah 1:8). Unlike the Levitical priest who must be able to trace his descent from Levi, Melchizedek is without genealogy, connected with no priestly family, and he has no successor. He is 'a priest for ever.'