Hebrews 7:2 (WEB)
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
Fathers and councils · 4
Tertullian
“Whence was Melchizedek named “priest of the most high God,” if, before the priesthood of the Levitical law, there were not levites who were wont to offer sacrifices to God?” — editor's note: Gen. xiv. 18, Ps. cx. (cix. in. LXX.) 4; Heb. v. 10, vii. 1–3, 10, 15, 17.
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“…father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the son of God; abideth a priest continually.”” — editor's note: Hebrews vii. 1, 2, 3
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John Chrysostom
“Hebrews vii. 1–3” — the author cites it
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Clement of Alexandria
“He is Melchizedek, “King of peace,” the most fit of all to head the race of men.” — editor's note: Heb. vii. 2.
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