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CTD005
Who is Uzziah's father?
This article explores the apparent contradiction between Matthew 1:8 and 2 Chronicles 26:1 concerning Uzziah's father. Although Matthew names Joram as Uzziah's father, 2 Chronicles identifies him as Amaziah. The term 'son' can refer to a distant descendant, and Matthew's genealogies are shortened for theological reasons.
Matthew 1.8 (King James Version) :And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD006
Who is Jeconiah's father?
The article explores an apparent contradiction in the Bible concerning Jeconiah's father between Matthew and Chronicles. By analysing these perspectives, it shows that these are differences in the presentation of genealogies, without genuine contradictions.
Matthew 1.1 (King James Version) :The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org