Yes, Melchizedek was at title. The Melchizedekian priesthood was passed from patriarch to patriarch. The Bible records Shem’s passing the priesthood to Abraham. They were king-priests. It was not until Jacob that the two offices were separated. Judah, the kingly bloodline, and Levi the priestly duties. From this time until Christ, when they were brought back together. 🤔
Someone (sorry, can’t document) has asserted that Shem son of Noah, who was Abraham’s contemporary, can be identified with Melchizedek. Thoughts?
Plausible, but I don’t know.
Yes, Melchizedek was at title. The Melchizedekian priesthood was passed from patriarch to patriarch. The Bible records Shem’s passing the priesthood to Abraham. They were king-priests. It was not until Jacob that the two offices were separated. Judah, the kingly bloodline, and Levi the priestly duties. From this time until Christ, when they were brought back together. 🤔