1 Reis 18

Ishodad of Merv

1 Reis 18:25

[Elijah] ordered [the prophets of Baal] to sacrifice first, in order that they might not have any excuse [by saying], "If we had sacrificed first, [Baal] would have accepted our sacrifice, but now he is angry with us, because we have sacrificed last." They planned to set the fire secretly, according to their custom, but were prevented by divine power at this time. — BOOKS OF SESSIONS 1 KINGS 18:25

1 Reis 18:29

[Elijah and the prophets of Baal] had agreed to fix a specific time and deadline [by saying], "We will stay until this hour, and he whose sacrifice is not accepted will die." Otherwise they might have said, "Today [our sacrifice] was not accepted, but it will be accepted tomorrow." — BOOKS OF SESSIONS 1 KINGS 18:29