1. Now even the first one had regulations for worship and the earthly sanctuary.
2. For a tent was prepared: in the outer part were the menorah, the table, and the presentation of the bread—this is called the Holy Place.
3. Beyond the second curtain was a dwelling called the Holy of Holies.
4. It held a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, completely covered with gold. In the ark was a golden jar holding the manna , Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant—
5. and above it, cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But it is not now possible to speak in detail about these things.