Merhotepre Sobekhotep's position following the reign of Sobekhotep IV is strongly suggested by the fact that five 13th dynasty pharaohs are attested by genealogical seals which mention their parents.
Posisi Merhotepre Sobekhotep meneruskan pemerintahan Sobekhotep IV disarankan oleh fakta bahwa lima firaun dinasti ke-13 dibuktikan dengan silsilah segel yang menyebutkan orang tua mereka.