ESV Reformation Study Bible – Heb 9:6
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Heb 9:6

9:6 priests go regularly into the first section. Their task was to replace the showbread (Ex. 25:30; Lev. 24:5–9), to keep the lampstand burning (Ex. 27:20, 21; Lev. 24:1–4), and to burn fragrant incense twice daily, symbolizing the people’s prayers (Ex. 30:7–9; Luke 1:8–10; Rev. 8:3).