[26:20]

He said: I did it then, when I was of those who are astray.

[26:21]

Then I fled from you when I feared you, and my Lord vouchsafed me a command and appointed me (of the number) of those sent (by Him).

[26:22]

And this is the past favour wherewith thou reproachest me: that thou hast enslaved the Children of Israel.

[26:23]

Pharaoh said: And what is the Lord of the Worlds ?

[26:24]

(Moses) said: Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if ye had but sure belief.

[26:25]

(Pharaoh) said unto those around him: Hear ye not ?

[26:26]

He said: Your Lord and the Lord of your fathers.

[26:27]

(Pharaoh) said: Lo! your messenger who hath been sent unto you is indeed a madman!

[26:28]

He said: Lord of the East and the West and all that is between them, if ye did but understand.

[26:29]

(Pharaoh) said: If thou choosest a god other than me, I assuredly shall place thee among the prisoners.

[26:30]

He said: Even though I show thee something plain ?

[26:31]

(Pharaoh) said: Produce it then, if thou art of the truthful!

[26:32]

Then he flung down his staff and it became a serpent manifest,

[26:33]

And he drew forth his hand and lo! it was white to the beholders.

[26:34]

(Pharaoh) said unto the chiefs about him: Lo! this is verily a knowing wizard,

[26:35]

Who would drive you out of your land by his magic. Now what counsel ye ?

[26:36]

They said: Put him off, (him) and his brother, and send into the cities summoners

[26:37]

Who shall bring unto thee every knowing wizard.

[26:38]

So the wizards were gathered together at a set time on a day appointed.

[26:39]

And it was said unto the people: Are ye (also) gathering ?