Each contradicts the other, and both contradict the Old Testament ([1 Chron. iii, 19, 20]).
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Who was the father of Joseph?
Matthew: “And Jacob begat Joseph” ([i, 16]).
Luke: “Joseph, which was the son of Heli” ([iii, 23]).
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If Jesus was descended from David, the descent was through one of David’s sons. Which one?
Matthew: Solomon ([i, 6–16]).