Why do the genealogies of Jesus Christ as given by Matthew and by Luke differ?

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In the first chapter of Matthew we find the genealogy of Jesus running from Abraham forward. At Luke chapter*3 is a genealogy back to “Adam, son of God.” Jesus’ genealogy is the only one given in the Christian Greek Scriptures. Part of his genealogy appears at 1*Chronicles chapters 1 to 3, running from Adam through Solomon and Zerubbabel. The books of Genesis and Ruth combined give the line from Adam to David.

The latter three lists (Genesis/Ruth, 1*Chronicles, and Luke) agree fully from Adam to Arpachshad, with minor differences as to certain names, such as Kenan, which is “Cainan” at Luke 3:37. The Chronicles and Genesis/Ruth lists agree down to David, while another “Cainan” is found in Luke’s account between Arpachshad and Shelah.
 
As far as I remember, one relates to Joseph and the other relates to Mary. Joseph's line shows that he is decendent of David and thus is the rightful king. Mary's line shows that he is decendent from God and is thus the rightful priest.
Both are necessary to show that he is the Christ.
 
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