1 Now indeed therefore the first had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary.

2 For a tabernacle was prepared, the first in which was also the lampstand, and the table, and the presentation of the loaves, which is called the Holy place.

3 And behind the second curtain, the tabernacle called the Holy of holies,

4 having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid entirely in gold, in which was a golden pot holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.

5 And above it were cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of forgiveness, about which things it is not now to speak in detail.