United Monarchy
The United Monarchy In early centuries in Palestine, "Judges" ruled the Hebrews. ... This idea, which became known as the "United Monarchy," had a written constitution that called for the joining of all Hebrews to combat anarchy and any threat of invasion. The transition from the age of the Judges to this "United Monarchy" was accomplished through the rule of three leaders: Saul, David, and Solomon. ... For the most part, Saul served as a transitional figure between the age of the judges and the United Monarchy. ... David also united the tribes of Israel under an absolute monarchy. ... Solomon, who was Davids son, would turn out to be the last ruler during the "United Monarchy. ... Solomon gained his respect and acclaim mostly by turning the Hebrew monarchy into something comparable to the monarchies of the Near East and Egypt. ... Unwilling to be ruled by Solomons son Rehoboam, the tribes successfully established their own kingdom, ending the "United Monarchy" and the great empire of David and Solomon.