1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a *9:2 Or sacred tenttabernacle was equipped, the *9:2 Lit firstouter sanctuary, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the *9:2 Lit loaves of presentationsacred bread; this is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second veil there was a *9:3 Or sacred tenttabernacle which is called the Most Holy Place, 4 having a golden *9:4 Or censeraltar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden jar holding the manna, Aaron’s staff which budded, and the tablets of the covenant; 5 and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the *9:5 Also called mercy seat; i.e., where blood was sprinkled on the Day of Atonementatoning cover; but about these things we cannot now speak in detail.