The Monarchy Saul united the tribes and established a monarchy; David then became king,first in the south and then of the entire nation. He was succeeded by his son Solomon,who set up a court after the manner of other oriental monarchs. Solomon built a palace and the great Temple in Jerusalem o Slavery in Babylon-back to build the 2th templeThe Monarchy  Saul united the tribes and established a monarchy;  David then became king, first in the south and then of the entire nation.  He was succeeded by his son Solomon, who set up a court after the manner of other oriental monarchs. Solomon built a palace and the great Temple in Jerusalem  Slavery in Babylon– back to build the 2th temple