The answer is: Ehud

Judges 3:12,20-21

Ah, the tale of Ehud and Eglon—one of the most intriguing stories in the Book of Judges! Picture this: Ehud, a left-handed man from the tribe of Benjamin. His left-handedness isn’t just a cute detail; it plays a brilliant role in how the story unfolds. In ancient times, being left-handed could be seen as unconventional, but Ehud uses his unique skill set to his advantage in a creative and suspenseful way!

Eglon, the hefty king of Moab, had taken full advantage of Israel for 18 years. The weight of the oppression is palpable, reflecting the larger theme of cycles in Judges—sin, suffering, supplication, salvation, and the inevitable spiral back into chaos. This pattern showcases humanity’s repeated struggles with short-sightedness in moral decision-making.

In a wild twist during a secret assassination plot, Ehud lures Eglon under the guise of delivering tribute but ends up thrusting a dagger into him—so decisively that the king’s layer of fat closed in over it. This graphic act shouldn’t be overlooked. It signifies not just physical deliverance from oppression but serves as a moral reminder about the lengths one might go to reclaim justice.

Interestingly, the depiction of goriness isn’t merely to shock; it emphasizes the serious nature of their sufferings at the hands of tyrants. As Ehud escapes and rallies the Israelites to battle, it highlights extremity in the calling to act, urging faith through both cunning and courage. An ordinary person like Ehud becomes a hero driven towards divine purposes—an invitation for each of us to rise in our own contexts against the weight of injustice.