In the temple in Jerusalem, there was an inner priestly courtyard containing an altar for sacrifice and a large basin of water, which the priests used to cleanse themselves before performing sacred service.
Jeruusalemma templis oli sisemine preestrite õu, kus asus ohvrialtar ja suur veenõu, mida preestrid kasutasid selleks, et ennast enne püha teenistust pesta.