1 Kings 8:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Then spake — Perceiving both priests and people struck with wonder at this darkness, he minds them, that this was no sign of God's disfavour, as some might possibly imagine; but a token of his approbation, and special presence among them. Said — He hath declared, that he would manifest his presence with, and dwelling among his people, by a dark cloud, in which he would appear.