Surely, Allah fulfilled His promise to you when you were killing them by His command until you showed cowardice and you started disputing about the command (of the Messenger, [blessings and peace be upon him]) and later disobeyed (him) whereas Allah had brought that victory in your sight which you coveted. Among you were some who desired gains of this world and some others who sought reward in the Hereafter. Then He turned you back from them (dominated) so that He tests you. (Later, however,) He pardoned you and Allah is Most Gracious to the believers.