وَجَآءَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ
قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّ لَنَا لَأَجْرًا
إِن كُنَّا نَحْنُ ٱلْغَـٰلِبِينَ
قَالَ نَعَمْ وَإِنَّكُمْ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ
And so the sorcerers
came to Fir`awn.
They said: “Indeed
there will be a (good)
reward for us if
we are the victors.”
He said: “Yes, and
moreover you will
(in that case) be
of the nearest (to me).”
The Magicians convene and change Their Ropes into Snakes before Musa
Allah describes the conversation that took place between Fir`awn and the magicians he collected to defeat Musa, peace be upon him. Fir`awn told them that he will reward them and give them tremendous provisions. He made them hope in acquiring what they wished for and to make them among his private audience and best associates. When they were assured of the cursed Fir`awn’s promises,