فَأَهْلَكْنَآ أَشَدَّ مِنْهُم بَطْشًا وَمَضَىٰ مَثَلُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
Saheeh International(8) And We destroyed greater than them[1432] in [striking] power, and the example of the former peoples has preceded.
English Translation - Rowwad Translation CenterSo We destroyed them, although they were greater in might than these [Pagans][4], and the stories of the earlier nations have already been related[5].
English Translation - Hilali and Khan8. Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these - and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).