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I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness chs. 1--25 >
A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south chs. 1-10 >
2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land chs. 5-9 >
The dedication of the tabernacle chs. 7-9 >
The lighting of the lamps 8:1-4
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The lighting of the lamps in the tabernacle symbolized the consecration of the Levites who were to represent the whole nation as lights to the world (vv. 1-4; cf. Isa. 42:6). The high priest was in charge of the lampstand (cf. Rev. 1:20-3:22).
