Explaining the Difference

Finally! Someone has resolved the discrepancies between the reigns of the Judean and Hebrew kings... and in such a way that the very fact an explanation so intricate can actually work in every detail (and mesh with the chronology of the rest of the Middle East) gives it all the more credibility. For anyone interested in an area of history where the bible was thought to be "obviously wrong and inconsistent" and proven otherwise, this book is for you.^M

Unscriptural Chronology

The prophecy of Ezekiel 4:1-6 predicted a period of 390 years for Israel's defection. The defection started at the beginning of Jeroboam's reign and was completed at the seige of Jerusalem. Dr Theile ignored this prophecy and shortened the period by introducing coregencies and dual reigns. Thiele's coregencies and dual reigns are unscriptual.

Unscriptural Chronology

The prophecy of Ezekiel 4:1-6 predicted a period of 390 years for Israel's defection. The defection started at the beginning of Jeroboam's reign and was completed at the seige of Jerusalem. Dr Theile ignored this prophecy and shortened the period by introducing coregencies and dual reigns. Thiele's coregencies and dual reigns are unscriptual. The scriptures clearly stated that Jeroboam II began to reign in the 15th year of Amaziah. However, Dr Theile placed the commencement of Jeroboam's reign in the 5th year of Joash (from a suggested partnership). This has resulted in a twelve year problem throughout his entire chronology of the Hebrew Kings. He has added coregencies and dual reigns in order to synchronize the kings, hence the prophecy has been shortened by forty-five years.