He ordered, “Whether they come in peace or to do battle, take them alive.”

Solomon said, “If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.”

If you follow my instructions by obeying my rules and regulations, just as your father David did, then I will grant you long life.”

Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long are you going to be paralyzed by indecision? If the Lord is the true God, then follow him, but if Baal is, follow him!” But the people did not say a word.