M3:1234 — رو در افتادن گرفتند از نهیب / غلط غلطان منهزم در هر نشیب

This couplet describes the immediate, panicked reaction of the two sorcerers who attempted to steal Moses's staff. In the preceding verses, they found Moses asleep and, seeing an opportunity, tried to make off with his staff. However, the staff began to tremble, then transformed into a fearsome serpent, striking terror into their hearts. This verse vividly captures their flight: they are so overcome by 'nahīb' (terror/dread) that they lose all composure, 'غلط غلطان' (rolling and tumbling) down the 'نشیب' (slope or decline) of the terrain. Their 'منهزم' (defeated) state is not just physical but also spiritual, as their magical prowess is utterly nullified by the divine power manifested through the staff. This incident serves as a prelude to their eventual conversion, realizing that such a miracle could only come from God, not from human magic.