the order of Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:1-4.) Judaism traditionally identifies Melchizedek ( lit. "My king is righteous") with Shem . Melchizedek is referred to again in Hebrews 5:6-10; Hebrews 6:20; Hebrews 7:1-21: "Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek"; and Hebrews 8:1. The writer to the Hebrews points out