The royal component of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 has often been disregarded.
This study investigates the royal component of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 through the research
of the divine kingship in the Ancient Near East and the royal components of Melchizedek
in Genesis 14, Psalm 110, and the Second Temple writings. The images of divine kingship
in the Ancient Near East continue in Psalm 110 and Hebrews 7. There is not only the priestly
but also the royal image of Melchizedek in Genesis 14, Psalm 110, and the Second Temple
writings. Based on the research, the royal components of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 can be
drawn. It is evident that the author of Hebrews focused on the superior priesthood of Christ
by using Melchizedek as a model for Christ in Hebrews 7. As the priesthood of Melchizedek is
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