The Founding of Jerusalem
According to the Cave of Treasures, Jerusalem was built in the same year that Abraham offered up Isaac. Melchizedek had by then shown himself to men, and the kings of the nations heard his story and came to him. The book names twelve of them, among them Abimelech of Gadhar, Amraphel of Sen'ar, Arioch, Chedorlaomer of Elam and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah.
When they see Melchizedek and hear him speak, they beg him to go with them. He answers that he cannot leave his place. They call him king of the whole earth and father of all kings, build him a city and settle him in it, and Melchizedek names it Jerusalem. Maghogh, king of the south, later comes with offerings and gifts.
Did You Know?
The book dates the building of Jerusalem to the very year in which Abraham offered up his son Isaac.
The twelve kings on the list include Tabhik, king of Damascus, and Baktor, who is called king of the desert.
Melchizedek told the kings, "I am not able to go from this place to any other," so they built the city for him.
In this account it is Melchizedek himself who gives the new city the name Jerusalem.
Maghogh, king of the south, came afterwards with offerings and gifts, and Melchizedek was called the "Father of Kings."
Key Passage
The Founding of Jerusalem
The Cave of Treasures 43:1-3
Abimelech, king of Gadhar. Amarphil, (Amraphel), king of Sen’ár. Arioch, king of Dalasar (sic). Kardla’mar (Chedorlaomer...
1bimelech, king of Gadhar. Amarphil, (Amraphel), king of Sen’ár. Arioch, king of Dalasar (sic). Kardla’mar (Chedorlaomer), king of Elam. Tar’il (Tidal), king of the Gilayé. Bara (Bera), king of Sodom. Barsha (Birsha), king of Gomorrah. Shénábh (Shinab), king of Adhámáh. Shamá’ir (Shemeber), king of Zeboim.
Did You Know?
The book dates the building of Jerusalem to the very year in which Abraham offered up his son Isaac.
The twelve kings on the list include Tabhik, king of Damascus, and Baktor, who is called king of the desert.
Melchizedek told the kings, "I am not able to go from this place to any other," so they built the city for him.
In this account it is Melchizedek himself who gives the new city the name Jerusalem.
Maghogh, king of the south, came afterwards with offerings and gifts, and Melchizedek was called the "Father of Kings."