Oath by the Qurʾān.
Example of former generations who perished for unbelief, and for saying that their prophets were sorcerers and the Scriptures forgeries.
The Makkans are warned thereby.
Any hosts of the confederates shall be routed.
Fate of the people of Noah, ʿĀd, Pharaoh, S̤amūd, and Lot.
The Makkans must expect the same.
Muḥammad exhorted to be patient of what they say.
He is reminded of the powers bestowed on David.
The parable of the ewe lambs proposed to David by the two antagonists.
David exhorted not to follow lust.