Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:3-4
The genealogy of Judah mentions Er as the firstborn of Judah, but it does not mention Shelah being called the sons of Shelah, suggesting a different lineage focus.
1 Chronicles 2:3-4: The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: [which] three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.
Contradiction with Genesis 46:12
It details the sons of Judah including Shelah, but the timeline and descendants vary from those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
Genesis 46:12: And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Contradiction with Numbers 26:20
This verse lists the descendants of Judah differently, focusing on Zerah and Perez, without mention of the craftsman guilds present in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
Numbers 26:20: And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:3
The genealogy leading to Jesus focuses on Perez and Zerah, sons of Judah, diverging from the lineage detailing roles like "linen workers" as in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
Matthew 1:3: And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;