Rowwad Translation Center — 369

26:40 so that we may follow the magicians, if they are victorious?”

26:41 When the magicians came, they said to Pharaoh, “Will there be a reward for us if we are victorious?”

26:42 He said, “Yes, and then you will surely be of those who are close to me.”

26:43 Moses said to them, “Throw whatever you wish to throw.”

26:44 So they threw their ropes and staffs, and said, “By the glory of Pharaoh, it is we who will be the victorious!”

26:45 Then Moses threw his staff, and at once it swallowed up all objects of their illusion.

26:46 So the magicians fell down in prostration.

26:47 They said, “We believe in the Lord of the worlds,

26:48 the Lord of Moses and Aaron.”

26:49 Pharaoh said, “How dare you believe in him before I give you permission. Indeed, he is your master who taught you magic, but you will soon come to know. I will surely cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, then I will crucify you all.”

26:50 They said, “No harm; we will surely return to our Lord.

26:51 We hope that our Lord will forgive us our sins, as we are the first of the believers.”

26:52 We inspired Moses, “Leave with My slaves by night; you will surely be pursued.”

26:53 So Pharaoh sent heralds to the cities[1],

26:54 saying, “These are but a small band,

26:55 and they have enraged us,

26:56 but we are all well-prepared.”

26:57 Thus did We drive them[1] out of their gardens and springs,

26:58 and their treasures and splendid dwellings.

26:59 So it was, and We made the Children of Israel to inherit them.

26:60 They pursued them at sunrise.