Malloti was a Levite from the family of Heman who was appointed to temple service as a singer and musician under King David. He was one of Heman's sons and was assigned the twenty-fourth lot for service in the temple. His role was connected with praise and worship in the sanctuary.
1David and the commanders of the army set apart for service the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This was the number of the men who did this work according to their service:
6All of them were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman served under the king's direction.