In Genesis 14 we read the account of Abram defeating four very powerful Kings and their armies. Genesis 14:15 states that "during the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them". Following this victory Abram was served bread and wine in the desert.
Genesis 14:18-20; Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
This King Melchizedek was the king of Salem (which means "peace") - therefore we could state that Melchizedek was the "king of peace" (Jesus is called the "Prince of peace" in Isaiah 9:6). And, as Abram celebrates his victory in the desert with King Melchizedek he also gives him a tenth of all he owns - Abram pays him a tithe of his wealth. What we see in Genesis 14 is a glimpse of Jesus as king Melchizedek meets with Abram - God's blessed chosen.
Hebrews 6:16-20; People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
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