Overview
Eglon, king of Moab, led a coalition against Israel and oppressed them for eighteen years because they did evil in the sight of the Lord. God responded to Israel's cry by raising up Ehud, a left-handed judge who delivered Israel through a divinely-appointed act of judgment against Eglon.
Key Scriptures
"And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel" (Judges 3:12, KJV).
"But when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded" (Judges 3:15, KJV).
"And the land had rest fourscore years" (Judges 3:30, KJV) - the period of peace following Eglon's defeat.
Application
Recognize that God allows consequences for disobedience but remains ready to deliver those who cry out to Him in genuine repentance.