Quran 28:44 — History (Al-Qasas)

You were not present on the slope of the western mount, when we issued the command to Moses; you were not a witness.*

[28:43] We gave Moses the scripture—after having annihilated the previous generations, and after setting the examples through them—to provide enlightenment for the people, and guidance, and mercy, that they may take heed.

[28:45] But we established many generations, and, because of the length of time, (they deviated). Nor were you among the people of Midyan, reciting our revelations to them. But we did send messengers.