Bible Dictionary

Hiddai

The name Hiddai means “a praise; a cry”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Rejoicing of Jehovah, one of David’s thirty-seven guards (2 Sam. 23:30).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(for the rejoicing of Jehovah), one of the thirty-seven heroes of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:30) (B.C. 1046.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

hid'-a-i, hi-da'-i (hidday; Alexandrian Haththai): One of David's thirty "mighty men" (2Sa 23:30), described as "of the brooks of Gaash." In the parallel list in 1Ch 11:32 the form of the name is "Hurai" (huray).