26.41 - And when the magicians came, they said to Firon: Will there be for us a reward if it is us who will be the predominant? 26.42 - He (Firon) said: Yes, and indeed, you will be then of those who are near (to me). 26.43 - Musa said to them: Throw whatever you will throw. 26.44 - So they threw their ropes and their staffs and said: By the might of Firon, indeed, it is us who will be the predominant. 26.45 - And Musa threw his staff, and at once it swallowed what they falsified. 26.46 - So the magicians fell down prostrating. 26.47 - They said: We have believed in the Lord of the worlds. 26.48 - The Lord of Musa and Harun. 26.49 - He (Firon) said: Did you believe him before I give you permission? Indeed, he is your leader who taught you magic, and you are going to know. I will surely cut you hands and your legs on opposite sides, and I will surely crucify you all. 26.50 - They (the magicians) said: No harm; indeed, we are to our Lord returning.
