The priestly order of Melchizedek is compared to our perfect high priest Jesus in Hebrews 7. The unknown author in Hebrews. Melchizedek was the king of Salem, a priest of God, in the Levitical priesthood. He is only mentioned in Psalm 110:4. Melchizedek gives a tithe to Abraham in Genesis 14:18-20, showing why he is a high priest.
Melchizedek is a type of Christ and is compared to as a temporary Son of God, Genesis 7:3. He is not the Son of God but in some ways resembles the Son of God. He is shown as a priest forever in the he has no genealogy and no beginning or end. Melchizedek ends up being blessed by the inferior, (Abraham). Abraham's offspring also share in this future tithe of sacrifice.
Then we see in Genesis 7:11, how the author shows how the Mosiac law does not bring perfection. This Levitical priesthood was specified for Aaronic lineage. In Jesus' perfect priesthood, the Mosiac covenant is no longer valid (12-14). In verse 16, Jesus established his eternal high priesthood through his resurrection. Thus, showing how Jesus' priesthood lasts forever. The author ends this section comparing Jesus to Melchizedek by showing how the old Mosiac covenant is no longer valid through Jesus' death on the cross, (18-19).
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