Short answer: The Bible mentions left-handed people a few times, primarily in military contexts among the tribe of Benjamin, and it does not portray left- handedness as a sin or universal curse. The references are nuanced and interpretive, but many readers see the right hand as the symbol of strength and honor, with left-handedness simply existing alongside it. Details and context

• Ehud: The clearest narrative is Ehud, a left-handed Benjaminite who becomes a deliverer for Israel (Judges 3:15-26). He conceals a sword on his right thigh and uses his left hand to draw it, enabling him to kill the Moabite king Eglon. This story presents left-handedness as an unusual but effective advantage in a specific plot rather than a universal judgment about left-handed people. It shows that strategic skill can override assumptions about strength or position. [Judges 3:15-26]
• 700 left-handed warriors: Judges 20:16 describes a contingent of 700 left-handed soldiers capable of sling-shotting a stone at a hair and not missing, highlighting left-handedness as a tactical or distinctive trait in a military context. This is often read as evidence that left-handedness could confer an advantage in combat, rather than a moral judgment. [Judges 20:16]
• First Chronicles 12:2: This verse mentions a tribe’s warriors who were left-handed, often interpreted as ambidexterity or diversity in military skill. The passage emphasizes the variety of talents among Israel’s tribes during times of alliance and conflict. [1 Chronicles 12:2]
• General symbolism of the right hand: Across multiple passages, the right hand is associated with strength, authority, and favor (e.g., Exodus 15:6; Psalm 118:16; Psalm 110:1). The left hand is not consistently depicted as evil or cursed; rather, the right-hand motif reflects cultural and practical realities about domination and honor in ancient Near Eastern society. When left-handed references occur, they are typically contextual and situational rather than normative statements about people today. [Exodus 15:6][Psalm 118:16][Psalm 110:1]

Common themes you might encounter in study or commentary

• Left-handedness as exception, not rule: The biblical data set is small and situational, focusing on specific individuals or groups rather than broad theological statements about left-handed people.
• Strength and favor tied to the right: Many interpretations emphasize that the right hand symbolizes power and blessing; this shapes how readers understand mentions of the left hand, without implying universal negativity toward left-handed individuals.
• Diversity within the tribe of Benjamin: The presence of left-handed warriors among Benjamin is sometimes highlighted by scholars as a note about the tribe’s distinctiveness, including its reputation for skill in archery and combat.

If you’d like, I can tailor a concise reading plan or pull out the specific verses with their immediate surrounding context to help you study these passages in depth.