The answer is: Abimelech

Judges 9:54 - Saul asked his armour-bearer to kill him, but refused, so he fell on his own sword instead.

In the dramatic tale of Abimelech from the Book of Judges, you encounter not only the chaos of Israel's early leadership but the darker shadows of ambition and betrayal. Abimelech, a character of complicated motives, pushed his way to power after slaying his own brothers to claim the kingship of Shechem. His downfall was dutifully punctuated by his own request for death as he lay mortally wounded.

When Abimelech either had an armor-bearer or “a young man” (in some translations), the choice was steeped in irony. Armor-bearers symbolized loyalty and strength; however, when asked to deliver the death blow, this loyal servant did just the opposite momentary compliance. Their bond—as with many loyal servant-master relationships—was thick with an inner turmoil weighing on culminated obligation versus moral consciousness.

Trivia time! Did you know that in the ancient Hebrew culture, your name often signified your life's work or character? Abimelech’s name means "my father is king," which implies a destiny wrapped tightly in ambition and legacy, offering readers of Judges a lesson on uncontrolled aspiration paving the way to destruction.

Moreover, just as Saul pressed upon his own armor-bearer to execute him—yet was refused—a consistent theme emerges: Not all who carry weapons fare nobly nor find valor in fervent requests for oblivion. Conclusively, as we reflect, these narratives articulate eternal truths about the frailty of human ambition and the stark divide between duty and morality. Combined, the richness of these tales guarantees their relevant echoes throughout the ages.