( قَالَ نَعَمْ) (He said, “Yes): The Pharao’s answer is an attempt to tempt the magicians.

( وَإِنَّكُمْ لَمِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ ) (and, [moreover], you will be among those made near [to me]): He added: Not only will you be rewarded for defeating Prophet Moses (PBUH) in this great encounter, but will become near to me.