1 Kings 18:36

And it came to pass… evening sacrifice R.V. oblation. This change follows on what was done in 1 Kings 18:29. The LXX. omits this clause entirely. Elijah waited till the usual hour for the evening offering, that in this way his action might be in more accord with the order of worship which had been appointed in the Law, and so the people be put in mind of Jehovah's worship which they had cast aside.

Elijah the prophet came near He was no priest, but at such time the protesting prophet assumed all the functions of the priestly office. And the people would be in no way surprised, for the patriarchal rule, which allowed others than the tribe of Levi to come near to the altar, had not become obsolete, as we can see from the action of Solomon. The LXX. gives, instead of these words, -And Elijah cried unto heaven."

Lord God of Abraham, Isaac[R.V. of Isaac], and of Israel After these opening words of the invocation the LXX. adds -Hear me, O Lord, hear me this day by fire," and continues -and let all this people know, &c."

at thy word The LXX. explains by διὰ σὲ = -for thy sake."