Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:3-5
This verse lists the descendants of Judah and provides additional names and details that differ from the list provided in Genesis 46:12.
1 Chronicles 2:3-5: 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.
Paradox #1
Genesis 46:12 lists the descendants of Judah, including Er and Onan. However, earlier in Genesis 38:7-10, it is stated that Er and Onan died and did not have children. The contradiction lies in listing them among Judah's descendants traveling to Egypt, despite their earlier deaths and lack of offspring.
Paradox #2
The contradiction involves the listing of Hezron and Hamul as sons of Perez, grandsons of Judah, who went to Egypt with Jacob. Historically, this is seen as inconsistent because they appear to be counted among those who came to Egypt, but they would have had to be born later, making it unlikely they were actual travelers at the time.
Paradox #3
Genesis 46:12 lists the sons and grandsons of Judah, but there is a numerical inconsistency when comparing the names and numbers given here with other parts of the Bible, like Numbers 26:19-21. The discrepancy lies in the number of descendants mentioned and their names across different lists.