Origin of the word Simian:
The word used in reference to non-human primates (apes).

From the Latin: Simia
Infections: simiae, simiam, simiarum, simias, simiis, simiae
Alternative: sīmius
From: sīmus (“snub-nosed”)
Etymology: Ancient Greek σῑμός (sīmós, “snub-nosed” or “flat-nosed”)
Definition: pejorative (slur)- monkey; ape; (derogatory term applied to men)

Appearing twice in scripture: 1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chronicles 9:21
[Same verse]: For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes (simias), and peacocks.

Solomon likely had "Simia" slaves delivered.

Hebrew of word: [קוֺף]
Transliteration: qoph
Phonetic: kofe
Etymology: Combination of Sanskrit [कपि][kapi] and Egyptian loan-word [gôfë], [gi'f]; meaning "ape" or "foreigner".

Looking at usage of Simia in antiquity, it's mostly used for apes who can speak and perform tasks, but used interchangeably with monkeys, showing they didn't see a difference.