Melchizedek

The following information and references will help you understand more about Melchizedek:

Melchizedek lived about 2000 B.C. (see Melchizedek in the Bible Dictionary).
He was righteous even from his youth and received divine protection (see JST, Genesis 14:26–40).
The Church in ancient days called the holy priesthood after his name (see D&C 107:2–4).
Abraham received the priesthood from Melchizedek (see D&C 84:14).