The Holy Quran 20:60 — Surah Taha

Arabic text

فَتَوَلَّىٰ فِرْعَوْنُ فَجَمَعَ كَيْدَهُۥ ثُمَّ أَتَىٰ

Translation

Then Fir'oun went back (to consult with his ministers), mustered his resources (had all the magicians summoned) and returned (to face Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام on the appointed day after extensive preparation), (some say after a year of preparation).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Pharaoh's preparations: that is, having settled this, Pharaoh left the assembly and set about every kind of scheme, trick and stratagem to gather the sorcerers and make the undertaking a success. And at last, after full preparation, he appeared with all his might on the field of contest at the appointed time.

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