His name appeared eleven times in the Sciptures. Nine times in the Epistle to the Hebrews, once in Genesis and once in Psalms.

Fourteen descriptions of him given in Hebrews 7:1-3
1. King of Salem
2. Priest of the most High God
3. Met Abraham
4. Blessed Abraham
5. Abraham gave him tithes
6. King of righteousness
7. King of peace
8. Without father
9. Without mother
10. Without descent
11. No beginning of days
12. No end of life
13. Made like unto the Son of God
14. Abideth a priest continually