Melchizedek—king of Salem See also Priesthood, Melchizedek; BD Melchizedek priest after order of the Son of God, Alma 13:14. received Abraham’s tithes, Alma 13:15. persuaded his people to repent, Alma 13:17–18. gave priesthood to Abraham, D&C 84:14. received priesthood through lineage of fathers, D&C 84:14–15. priesthood so called because Melchizedek was great high priest, D&C 107:2.