Hebrews 9

Old Covenant Ministry

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.  * 9:2 Ex 25:8–9,23–39; 26:1; Lv 24:5–83 Behind the second curtain was a tent called the most holy place.  * 9:3 Ex 26:31–33; 40:34 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.  * 9:4 Ex 16:33; 25:10,16; 30:1–5; Nm 17:10; Dt 10:25 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.  * 9:5 Ex 25:18–19; Lv 16:2