Prophet Jonah - 10:83
Only a few of his people believed in Moses because they feared the torture and oppression of Pharaoh and his men. Pharaoh was a tyrant in the earth who exceeded the limits.
Pharaoh's council:
The Spider/29:39
And Karun, Pharaoh and Haman. Moses had gone to them with clear proofs, but they were arrogant in the earth. They could not escape.
The Forgiver/40:23
We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear authority.
The Forgiver/40:24
"We said to Pharaoh, Haman and Karun. They said: "This is a magician and a liar"."