preexilian

[ pree-eg-zil-ee-uh n, -zil-yuh n, -ek-sil- ]

/ ˌpri ɛgˈzɪl i ən, -ˈzɪl yən, -ɛkˈsɪl- /

being or occurring prior to the exile of the Jews in Babylonia 597–538 b.c.

Also pre·ex·il·ic, pre-ex·il·ic [pree-eg-zil-ik, -ek-sil-] /ˌpri ɛgˈzɪl ɪk, -ɛkˈsɪl-/.

Origin of preexilian

1860–65; pre- + Latin exili(um) exile + -an

The reconstruction thus rendered possible is especially valuable, for Nehemiah simply restored the walls of the pre-exilic city.

Biblical Geography and History |Charles Foster Kent
Thus post-exilic history received a form entirely different to that of pre-exilic times.

History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz
What I do suggest is that the Hebrews must have gained some acquaintance with the legends of Babylon in pre-exilic times.

Legends Of Babylon And Egypt |Leonard W. King
Some jar handles inscribed with Hebrew letters were found at Gezer in a stratum that was pre-exilic.

Archology and the Bible |George A. Barton

The Pre-exilic prophets, or those who prophesied before the exile.

The Bible Book by Book |Josiah Blake Tidwell