Hebrews 7:11

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Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

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Salem, traditionally identified with Jerusalem, was the city over which Melchizedek ruled as “king of peace” (Heb. 7:2). Its relevance is that Melchizedek’s priesthood precedes and surpasses the later Levitical system, supporting the passage’s claim that perfection required

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Hebrews 7:11 mentions Salem.