Out of the holy place; either, first, The most holy place, into which the priests had now entered to carry in the ark. Or rather, secondly, The holy place, where they might have stood to minister, if the cloud had not hindered them, as may be gathered from the next verse. The cloud; the usual token of God's glorious presence. See Exodus 16:10, Exodus 24:15,16 Num 9:15. Filled the house of the Lord; partly in testimony of his gracious acceptance of this work, and their service; and partly to beget an awe and reverence in them, and in all others, when they approach to God.
Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 8:10
1 Kings 8:10
10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,