What does 2 Kings 1:11 mean?

So Ahaziah sent a captain with fifty soldiers to get Elijah. They found him sitting on top of a hill. The captain said, 'Man of God, the king says, "Come down!"' 2 Kings 1:11 - Modern Text Bible

(Ahaziah tries to assert his authority by sending soldiers to bring Elijah in, but addresses him as a 'man of God,' showing some recognition of his status.)