Person Old Testament
Hiddai
Also known as Hurai
Hiddai (also called Hurai) from the brooks of Gaash was one of David's mighty men, known for his valor and military prowess. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:30.
Why it matters. One of David's mighty men from Gaash.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hiddai
Hiddai (also known as Hurai) is mentioned in 2Sa.23.30 and 1Ch.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 (Jos.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.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.