۞ By inspiration we told Moses: "Travel by night with my servants; for surely ye shall be pursued." 52 Then the Pharaoh sent announcers to the cities, 53 saying: "These (Israelites) are only a small band of people 54 who have certainly provoked our wrath. 55 and we are a host on our guard.' 56 So We made them leave their gardens and springs, 57 and [deprived them of their erstwhile] station of honour!" 58 As such we gave it to the Children of Israel. 59 And they overtook them at sunrise. 60 And when the two hosts came in view of each other, Moses' companions said: 'We have been reached' 61 'No, indeed' he replied, 'my Lord is with me and He will guide me' 62 Then We revealed unto Musa, saying: smite thou the sea with thy staff. So it became separated, and each part was like unto a cliff mighty. 63 And We brought near, there, the others. 64 And We saved Musa (Moses) and all those with him. 65 And We drowned the others. 66 Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe. 67 And verily, your Lord! He is truly the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful. 68