Bible Dictionary
Hurai
Hurai was one of David’s mighty men, identified as being from the brooks or valley of Gaash. The parallel list calls him Hiddai.
Definition
Hurai was one of David’s mighty men. He is described as coming from the brooks or valley of Gaash, associated with Mount Gaash. His name means “linen-weaver.”
Biblical Usage
Hurai appears in the list of David’s mighty men, the warriors associated with David’s reign.
Historical Background
The parallel account gives the name Hiddai instead of Hurai, indicating a difference in the form of the name in the two lists.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Linen-worker, one of David’s heroes, a native of the valley of Mount Gaash (1 Chr. 11:32).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hu'-ri, hu'-ra-i, hu-ra'-i (churay, "linen-weaver"): One of David's "mighty men" mentioned in 1Ch 11:32 as of the brooks of Gaash, i.e. from Mt. Gash. In the parallel 2Sa 23:30, the orthography is Hiddai.</p>