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Then Elijah said, “Do not let any of the prophets of Baal escape!”
This is direct quotation. It can also be stated as an indirect quotation: “Then Elijah told them not to let any of the prophets of Baal escape!” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
Do not let any of the prophets of Baal escape!
This is a both a command and also a strong statement to emphasize that the people must seize every one of the prophets of Baal. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-imperative, rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations)
escape
The prophets of Baal tried to run away after their god was proven to be a false god.
captured
This could mean seized and held onto or took hold of.