Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:49
This verse names Saul's son as Jonathan, Ishui, and Melchishua, but does not mention Esh-baal (Ishbosheth), which differs from the naming in 1 Chronicles 9:40.
1 Samuel 14:49: Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters [were these]; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 8:33
Esh-baal is referred to as Ish-bosheth in 1 Chronicles 8:33, reflecting a name discrepancy with 1 Chronicles 9:40.
1 Chronicles 8:33: And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. [Abinadab: also called, Ishui] [Eshbaal: or, Ishbosheth]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:8-10
Esh-baal is referred to as Ish-bosheth in 2 Samuel, showcasing a different name used for the same individual compared to 1 Chronicles 9:40.
2 Samuel 2:8-10: But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; [Saul's host: Heb. the host which was Saul's] [Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:2
Lists Saul's sons as Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, without mentioning Esh-baal, differing from the list in 1 Chronicles 9:40.
1 Samuel 31:2: And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.