(And (there are) others) there are other people of Medina: Ka'b Ibn Malik, Murarah Ibn al-Rabi' and Hilal Ibn Umayyah (who await Allah's decree) their matter awaits Allah's command, (whether He will punish them) because of their staying behind and not taking part in the Battle of Tabuk (or will forgive them) for so doing. (Allah is Knower) of their repentance and also of their staying behind, (Wise) in that which ordained concerning them.