'Formerly' in the Bible

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).

(only for the sake of the generations of the sons of Israel's knowing, to teach them war, only those who formerly have not known them) --

“They chose new gods;Then war was in the gates.Was there a shield or spear seenAmong forty thousand in Israel?

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