Chapter #8

Book Of Melchizedek 2 ()

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(Melchizedek after much affliction finds the precious scepter that was destroyed by Samael. The prince's
dignified stance before the traitor's threats. His firm willingness to redeem the scepter at any cost. Pain
and blood as the price of the scepter's rescue. The atonement of Melchizedek to redeem the scepter, a
likeness of the Atonement of Christ to redeem mankind.)
1 The son of Adonijah traveled all the streets and alleys in search of the beautiful scepter, but it was in
vain. Seeing the sun decline on the horizon, announcing the arrival of a dark and cold night, his heart
was in great agony. There, in that last alley, almost defeated by exhaustion and despair, he bowed his
forehead, fainting in tears. His lips, pronounced in the middle of sobs the following words:
2 - Salem, Salem, you can't perish! Your scepter needs to be redeemed from the grip of rebellion! But
when and where will I find it ?! There are no more forces left in me, and the hope of redeeming him
before night leaves me! -
3 The prince, in his supreme anguish, did not perceive that another groan of pain, coming from busted
strings of a humiliated lute, was heard in that evening.
4 Suddenly, the weak groan penetrated his ears, reviving him with the certainty that the great moment
of redemption had come. Drying her tears, she gathered the last forces running in the direction of a
small house on a hill, where the sound seemed to come from.
5 As he went to the door between the open, he stopped when he contemplated a contrasting scene of
humiliating slavery: Samael, wrapped in a dirty cloak, punished Salem's scepter. Both the young man
and the scepter were so disfigured that there was almost no feature of the lost glory in them. That
scepter, however, certainly razed as it was, was very valuable, for in it lay the seal of Salem's dominion.
6 The contemplation of the one who had been his best friend and of that idealized scepter as a symbol
of all harmony, in such a tragic condition, deeply moved the prince, making him cry loudly. Only until
then did the rebel subject perceive his unwanted presence. Shivering, he got up, and, full of anger asked
him:
7 - What brought you to Sodom? -
8 Indicating towards the damaged scepter, Melchizedek exclaimed:
9 - Salem's glory is destroyed !!! -
10 With a laugh, Samael mocked his sadness, saying:

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11 —Now I am the king of Salem. You who are faithful to the parchment will become my slaves. -
12 Without giving importance to Samael's words of affront, the prince, moved by infinite anguish, said:
13 —Samael, Salem is hurt by your betrayal. Why did you change your home of justice and love for this
valley of injustice, hate and death ?! Now, if you do not wish to return to Salem, return the scepter. It
was to redeem it that, belittling all the dangers, I descended into this hostile valley. -
14 Knowing the prince's purpose, the rebel was filled with rage and clenching his fists he said:
15 - I hate you Melchizedek! -
16 Having said this, he threw the scepter to the ground, and stomping on it added:
17 —I have the desire to do the same with you. -
18 In front of that affront, the prince felt no fear, but compassion. Transporting himself to the happy
past, he remembered the happy moments in which he always had Samael by his side; He was a pure and
humble young man of heart; Why had he allowed himself to be enslaved by the illusion of pride and
selfishness ?! How painful it was to see that young man who, for his beauty and sympathy, had been
honored above all subjects, now ruined by greed! Had it not been the prince's dream to have, beside his
glorified throne, the one he considered the most precious friend ?! This tragedy hurt his soul. However,
the sad condition of the scepter afflicted him even more, for this had been made as the symbol of all
harmony, and was being destroyed under the feet of ingratitude.
19 Surprised not to see in Melchizedek's eyes any expression of fear, but of mercy, Samael felt
frustrated in his insults that aimed to intimidate him, leading him to give up his mission.
20 Before the dignified position of the prince, who contemplated him in silent pain, he felt ashamed.
That weakness, however, was banished by the pride that dominated his heart. Then he began to plan
something terrible, to humiliate and hurt the prince, making him suffer even more. With derision he
said:
21 — Salem's scepter may be yours, if you manage to pay me the price of your ransom. -
22 With a gleam in his eyes, the prince asked him:
23 - What is the price? -
24 Samael, with a mischievous smile, slowly replied:
25 - The price is not gold or silver, but pain and blood. You must undress completely of your clothes,
lying on the floor. You must endure in that condition, blows, until the sun sets. If you were willing to
submit to me, without reacting, the scepter will be entirely yours. -
26 Shivering at such a cruel proposal, the son of Adonijah looked toward the sun that lay distant on a
cloud. He then began to lock an intense fight in his heart. At first, the horror of the sacrifice almost