^{1 Ref} Now the first agreement had its rules of worship, and a holy order.

^{2 Ref} For the first Tent was made ready, having in it the vessels for the lights and the table and the ordering of the bread; and this is named the holy place.

^{3 Ref} And inside the second veil was the place which is named the Holy of holies;

^{4 Ref} Having a vessel of gold in it for burning perfumes, and the ark of the agreement, which was covered with gold and which had in it a pot made of gold for the manna, and Aaron's rod which put out buds, and the stones with the writing of the agreement;

^{5 Ref} And over it were the winged ones of glory with their wings covering the mercy-seat; about which it is not possible now to say anything in detail.

^{6 Ref} Now while these things were in existence, the priests went into the first Tent at all times, for prayer and the making of offerings.

^{1 Ref} Now indeed even the first{TR adds "tabernacle"} covenant had ordinances of divine service, and an earthly sanctuary.

^{2 Ref} For there was a tabernacle prepared. In the first part were the lampstand, the table, and the show bread; which is called the Holy Place.

^{3 Ref} After the second veil was the tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies,

^{4 Ref} having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which was a golden pot holding the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

^{5 Ref} and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we can't now speak in detail.

^{6 Ref} Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services,