Contradiction with 2 Kings 15:38
Matthew 1:9 states that Uzzias begat Jotham; however, 2 Kings 15:38 mentions Jotham was the son of Azariah, which is also referred to as Uzziah, leading to confusion with the names and lineage.
2 Kings 15:38: And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:12
This verse lists Jotham as the son of Azariah, while Matthew 1:9 mentions Uzzia as the father of Jotham, with Azariah and Uzziah potentially being interpreted as different persons.
1 Chronicles 3:12: Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, [Azariah: or, Uzziah]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 15:7
This verse indicates that Azariah (Uzziah) was the father of Jotham, while Matthew 1:9 uses the name Uzzias, creating a discrepancy in the name used for Jotham's father.
2 Kings 15:7: So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 26:23
States that Jotham is the son of Uzziah, consistent with Matthew 1:9 in lineage but creates confusion when cross-referencing other names used in the genealogies.
2 Chronicles 26:23: So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which [belonged] to the kings; for they said, He [is] a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
Paradox #1
Numerical contradiction in Matthew 1:9 arises when comparing the genealogy of Jesus. It states Uzziah is the father of Jotham, but 1 Chronicles 3:11-12 lists an additional generation between them, with Ahaziah, Joash, and Amaziah mentioned. This discrepancy creates inconsistency in the generational count.