The chronology of the kings is difficult, until we realize that there were coregencies of the kings. That is, some of the kings ruled alongside of each other. Archer writes, “In many instances the crown prince or immediate successor to the throne was formally crowned and his reign officially begun even in the lifetime of his father.”[]
See our article for a chart and chronological picture of the kings
James is an elder at Dwell Community Church, where he teaches classes in theology, apologetics, and weekly Bible studies.