Ishodad of Merv : [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