Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי
Son of Heman, a musician in David's court.
Who is Mallothi in the Bible?
Mallothi was a son of Heman, a prominent musician appointed by King David to lead music and thanksgiving in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 25:4). As one of Heman's seventeen children, Mallothi was a skilled musician who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals alongside his brothers. He was assigned by lot to serve as chief of the nineteenth course of singers in the temple choir, which consisted of twelve musicians (1 Chronicles 25:26). Mallothi's inclusion in the musical leadership of David's court reflects the significance of music and worship in Israel's religious life during this period.
Biography
Mallothi was one of the sons of Heman, a prominent musician in King David's court. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and thanksgiving in the tabernacle. Mallothi and his brothers were skilled musicians who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals. They were assigned by lot to serve in the tabernacle, with Mallothi being the nineteenth in order (1Ch.25.4, 26).
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- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Joshbekashah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
"From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."
- 1 Chronicles 25:26
"the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלּוֹתִי |
Mallothi
d was apportioned by David and the captains of the host to the 3 families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun (1Ch 25:1). Their place in the "courses" was, however, settled by "lot" (1Ch 25:8,9). Mallothi was one of Heman's 17 children--14 sons and 3 daughters (1Ch 25:5)--and was chief of the 19th course of twelve singers into which the temple choir was divided (1Ch 25:26).
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(1) A Levite of the sons of Merari, ancestor of Ethan the singer (1Ch 6:4