Besides the outer court, which contained the altar of burnt offering, and a brazen laver or wash basin (see Ex. 27:1-8, 30:17-21), the sanctuary itself consisted of two apartments called the holy and the most holy place (see Ex. 26:33; 1 Kings 6:16-17, 8:6-10; Hebrews 9:2-3).
Maliban sa tabernakulo sa labas, na may dambana ng handog na susunugin, at isang hugasang tanso o palanggana (tingnan ang Ex. 27:1-8, 30:17, 21), ang santuario mismo ay binubuo ng dalawang silid na tinatawag na banal at kabanalbanalan dako (tingnan ang Ex. 26:33; 1 Hari 6:16-17, 8:6-10; Hebreo 9:2-3).