'Previously' in the Bible

They found rich, good pasture, and the land was broad, peaceful, and quiet, for some Hamites had lived there previously.

They allotted these previously named cities from the territory of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.

Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them previously, and the Lord was with him.