^{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.

^{7 Ref} But only the high priest went into the second, once a year, not without making an offering of blood for himself and for the errors of the people:

^{8 Ref} The Holy Spirit witnessing by this that the way into the holy place had not at that time been made open, while the first Tent was still in being;