After having the promise of Pharaoh for an excellent reward, the sorcerers did all that they could do to prepare themselves to defeat the Serpent Stick, and to darken the Shining White hand of Moses.
They filled up their hollow ropes and rods, that were formed in the shape of snakes and serpent, with some chemicals like mercury, so as to have a movement when heated through the sunshine. They also provided for any tricks of such that was possible for them. Then in the appointed time, they were present in the congregational field, in which was waiting the king, his courtiers, and minister, and tens of thousands of citizens.
There in the field also stood only three persons in opposition to the whole crowd of people, namely; Moses, Aaron, and Yahovah.
Every one was silent as if a bird was on their head, waiting to see what would happen.
Moses took the lead, and said to the sorcerers:ِ ``Cast you down what you are going to cast.''
Then they cast their ropes and rods, and said:- ``By the exalted might of Pharaoh we are the victors.''
The ropes and rods of the magicians appeared to move here and there like snakes and great worms. Then Moses cast his stick, and Yahovah made it a real hungry serpent, which rushed towards the sorcerer's stuff and swallowed them all!
In other word; the truth appeared and falsehood vanished.
When so it happened, the magicians trembled with fear of God, and fell down on the ground prostrating themselves, and frankly said:ِ ``We now believe in the Lord of the Worldsِthe Lord of Moses and Aaron!''
The first party who distinguished the reality from the falsehood were the magicians who saw something different from their own tricks. Therefore God's Glorious light of Grace guided them and caused them to prostrate themselves out of a sudden, to celebrate the praise of God and to confirm the truth that was with Moses.
Their unexpected sudden act, filled the king with rage, and confused him so much that he lost his control, and shouted upon the sorcerers saying:ِ
``How dare of you to believe in any other god, before I give you permission!? This is a conspiracy to expel Egyptians from their country which is plotted by you and Moses, who has taught you magic. Soon shall you come to know that I am going to cut-off your hands and feet alternately and will then crucify you all?''
This has always been the methodical way of cruel tyrant kings.
But the sorcerers who were converted at once to sincere believers, were ready to suffer any torture and death. So they indifferently said:ِ
``Do as you like. These are of no importance to us. You can only judge and decree in this mortal and temporary life of us. We are turning to our Lord, and expect him to forgive us our sins, for being the first of believers.''
