Tafsir of Az-Zukhruf 43:56

And We made them a precedent, and an example to later generations. Abu Mijlaz said, "Precedent for others who do the same as they did.'' He and Mujahid said, "An example, i.e., a lesson to those who come after them.'' Allah is the One Who guides to the straight path, and unto Him is the final return