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The Holy Bible

King James Version
with full narration by Alexander Scourby

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Genesis

Melchizedek Blesses Abram — Genesis 14:17–20

Overview

After Abram rescues Lot, Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the most high God, comes out to bless him. Abram gives him tithes, showing honor to God and acknowledging that victory came from the Lord.

Details

Key KJV PassageGenesis 14:19 — “Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth.”
Main CharactersAbram, Melchizedek, and the king of Sodom.
Lesson / ThemeAll victory and blessing belong to God, and worship includes gratitude and honor.
Connection to ChristHebrews presents Melchizedek as a picture of Christ’s eternal priesthood.
Memory VerseGenesis 14:20.
Discussion QuestionsWhy did Abram honor Melchizedek? What does this story teach about giving thanks after victory? How does Melchizedek point forward to Christ?

Verse Selections

✎ Genesis 14:17, 18, 19, 20 4 verses

(17) And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.

(18) And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

(19) And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

(20) And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.