'Formerly' in the Bible

He went by stages from the Negev to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been,

At that time Joshua turned back, captured Hazor, and struck down its king with the sword, because Hazor had formerly been the leader of all these kingdoms.

Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (Hebron was formerly named Kiriath-arba). They struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

From there they marched against the residents of Debir (Debir was formerly named Kiriath-sepher).

They sent spies to Bethel (the town was formerly named Luz).

They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.

Formerly in Israel, a man who was going to inquire of God would say, “Come, let’s go to the seer,” for the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.

I will establish a place for My people Israel and plant them, so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not continue to oppress them as they formerly have