Eliab was doubtless an impressive hunk of manhood. 6 2 perhaps, 225, met people well, all man but with social grace, excellent taste in after-shave lotion, and so on. Perhaps he’d starred as wide receiver for Bethlehem High School football. Probably made the All-Judean All-Star team. Samuel was not alone in his assessment of Eliab, many thought “Future” was Eliab’s middle name. — Dale Davis