The answer is: Simeon and Levi

Gen 34:25-26

In the gripping tale of Genesis chapter 34, we find Simeon and Levi, sons of Jacob, thrust into the spotlight with a fierce sense of justice. This incident comes about after their sister Dinah is violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor, a local prince. In a culture where family honor was paramount, Dinah's violation sparked outrage.

To avenge their sister, Simeon and Levi deceived Shechem and his father into believing they could peacefully negotiate a marriage after Shechem expressed his desire to take Dinah as his wife. They cunningly demanded that all the men of Shechem be circumcised as a condition. Underestimating the duo's wrath, Shechem and his father agreed, but the very next day, while the men were still sore, Simeon and Levi struck! Their substantial retaliation not only brings them infamy but sets a treacherous tone in their family lineage.

Interestingly, Simeon and Levi’s actions highlight the theme of retribution found throughout biblical history. Their story echoes in the later conquests of Israel where the idea of divine judgment through warrior-like behaviors is prevalent. It’s painted in stark contrast to Jacob’s values, who later rebukes his sons for their ruthlessness, showing the intricacies of family dynamics and moral dilemmas.

This event not only shapes Simeon and Levi’s destinies—they receive scattered inheritance and are marked as tribes that struggle with their namesake’s legacy—but it also reminds readers of the relentless quest for justice throughout scripture, adding extra layers to the characters who traverse the narrative tapestry of the Bible.