Hebrews 7:2

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Summary

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

A tenth

King of righteousness

Bible References

A tenth

And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou wilt give me I will without fail give the tenth to thee.

And as to every tithe of the herd, or of the flock, of whatever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Jehovah.

And to the children of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithes in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they perform, the service of the tent of meeting.

And he will take the tenth of your seed and of your vineyards, and give to his chamberlains and to his servants.

King of righteousness

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, The ruler among men shall be just, Ruling in the fear of God;

For he had dominion over all on this side the river, from Tiphsah as far as Gazah, over all the kings on this side the river; and he had peace on all sides round about.

Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about; for his name shall be Solomon, and in his days I will give peace and quietness unto Israel.

And in thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

{For Solomon.} O God, give the king thy judgments, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.

Loving-kindness and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other:

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, when I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, who shall reign as king, and act wisely, and shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

In those days, and at that time, will I cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

And this man shall be Peace. When the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight princes of men.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.

for the shewing forth of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just, and justify him that is of the faith of Jesus.

Therefore having been justified on the principle of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of enclosure,