Contradiction with Exodus 25:37
Instructions for making and arranging the lamps are given to Moses, similar to Numbers 8:2, but with differing details for implementation without specific mention of Aaron.
Exodus 25:37: And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. [shall light: or, shall cause to ascend] [it: Heb. the face of it]
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:2-3
It instructs the children of Israel to bring pure olive oil and Aaron to order the lamps continually, emphasizing a communal rather than solely priestly duty.
Leviticus 24:2-3: Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. [to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend]
Contradiction with Exodus 40:25
Lamps are lighted as the LORD commanded Moses, not as commanded directly to Aaron in Numbers 8:2.
Exodus 40:25: And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 13:11
Describes continual lamp lighting as a routine practice, suggesting an ongoing ritual rather than a specific directive to light lamps facing the candlestick.
2 Chronicles 13:11: And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also [set they in order] upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.