1. Now [even] the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary.
2. For a tabernacle was constructed, the outer one, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of offering; this is called the Holy Place.
3. Behind the second veil was the tabernacle called the Holy of Holies,
4. in which were the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant entirely covered with gold. In it were the gold jar containing the manna, the staff of Aaron that had sprouted, and the tablets of the covenant.
5. Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of expiation. Now is not the time to speak of these in detail.