After his father died, his uncle and cousin became the 12th and 13th king of Xia kingdom. When they all died, Kong Jia finally ascended to the throne and became the 14th king of his country.
After the death of his patriarch, his relatives took over as the 12th and 13th sovereigns of Xia kingdom. When they too met with their end, Kong Jia was finally able to claim the throne and become the 14th ruler of his nation.