Lexical Definition
הִדַּי Hidday (hid-dah'ee) Hiddai N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation
Hiddai.
- § Hiddai = "for the rejoicing of Jehovah"
- Hiddai, an Israelite
1) one of the 37 mighty warriors of David's guard
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הִדַּ֖י | Hiddai | 2Sam.23.30 |
| Ηδαϊ | Hiddai | LXX.2Sam.23.30 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.30 also called Hurai at 1Ch.11.32
- Also named: chu.ray (חוּרַי "Hurai" חוּרַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: חוּרַי
הִדַּי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:30 = חוּרַי 1Chr 11:32.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:30 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:32 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men from Gaash.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Hiddai (also called Hurai) from the brooks of Gaash was one of David's mighty men, known for his valor and military prowess.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.30;
- referred to as Hiddai הִדַּי, or Hurai חוּרַי.
Hiddai (also known as Hurai) is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:30 and 1 Chronicles 11:32 as one of David's mighty men. He is described as being from the brooks of Gaash, which is likely a reference to his place of origin. The brooks of Gaash were probably located in the hill country of Ephraim, near the burial place of Joshua (Joshua 24:30).
As one of David's mighty men, Hiddai would have been known for his exceptional bravery, military skills, and loyalty to the king. The mighty men were an elite group of warriors who played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and in the establishment and defense of his kingdom.
Although no specific details are provided about Hiddai's exploits or achievements, his inclusion in the list of David's mighty men suggests that he was a valiant and distinguished soldier who contributed significantly to David's success as a military leader and king.