38 So the enchanters were gathered together for the appointment of a well-known day,

39 And it was said to the people: Will you gather together?

40 Haply we may follow the enchanters, if they are the vanquishers.

41 So when the enchanters came, they said to Pharaoh: Will there be a reward for us, if we are the vanquishers?

42 He said: Yes, and surely you will then be of those who are nearest (to me).

43 Moses said to them: Cast what you are going to cast.

44 So they cast down their cords and their rods and said: By Pharaoh’s power we shall most surely be victorious.

45 Then Moses cast down his rod, and lo! it swallowed up their fabrication.

46 And the enchanters were thrown down prostrate —

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

48 The Lord of Moses and Aaron.

49 (Pharaoh) said: You believe in him before I give you leave; surely he is the chief of you who taught you enchantment, so you shall know. Certainly I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you all.

50 They said: No harm; surely to our Lord we return.

51 We hope that our Lord will forgive us our wrongs because we are the first of the believers.

52 And We revealed to Moses, saying: Travel by night with My servants — you will be pursued.

53 And Pharaoh sent heralds into the cities (proclaiming):

54 These are indeed a small band,

55 And they have surely enraged us:

56 And we are truly a vigilant multitude.

57 So We turned them out of gardens and springs,

58 And treasures and goodly dwellings —