Misinterpreters often take 'begat' in Matthew 1:8 literally as direct father-son descent, alleging error because three kings—Ahaziah, Joash, and Amaziah—are skipped between Joram and Ozias per 2 Chronicles 21-26; this ignores the common ancient practice of telescoped genealogies that omit generations to highlight pivotal ancestors and theological themes rather than provide exhaustive records.
Matthew 1:8
King James Version (1769)
8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;
Matthew 1:8 traces the Davidic lineage in Jesus' genealogy through Joseph, connecting Asa to Josaphat (Jehoshaphat), Joram, and Ozias (Uzziah), underscoring the continuity of the royal line from King David that authenticates Jesus as the promised Messiah with legal claim to David's throne, fulfilling prophecies like 2 Samuel 7:12-16.