1 Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was set up, and in the first room, which is called the holy place, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation loaves.  *3 Behind the second curtain was a tent called the most holy place.  *4 It had the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, covered with gold on all sides, in which was a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.  *5 The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now.  *