As for the boy, his parents are believers, and we were afraid lest he should impose on them with his insolence and disbelief. (80)

It was our wish that their Lord should grant them another in exchange, another better in purity and tenderness. (81)

As for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city. Beneath it was (buried) a treasure which belonged to them. Their father had been a righteous person and your Lord willed that when they reach manhood to bring out their treasure as a mercy from your Lord. What I did was not done by my own command. That is the interpretation of what you could not bear with patience. ' (82)

They will ask you about ThulKarnain (the pious and chosen). Say: 'I will recite to you something of his story. (83)

We established him in the land and gave him means to all things. (84)

He journeyed on a way (85)

until, when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it setting in a muddy spring, and nearby he found a nation. 'ThulKarnain, ' We said, 'you must either punish them or show them kindness. ' (86)

He replied: 'The evildoer we shall punish. Then he shall return to his Lord and He will punish him with a stern punishment. (87)

As for he who believes and does good works he shall receive a fine reward in recompense and we shall speak to him with a mild command. ' (88)

Then he followed the road, (89)