A variant spelling of Someis, a name found in the biblical and related historical records.
Definition
Samis is a variant spelling of Someis. It is an older form preserved in the King James Version.
Historical Background
The Revised Version uses Someis where the King James Version has Samis.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sa'-mis: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) SOMEIS (which see).</p>