What happened inside the temple when Solomon dedicated it?
Inside Solomon's newly completed temple, the glory of God entered and filled the house as the people gathered outside. It was so filled with God's Shekinah glory that the priests did not dare intrude. This was unique to Israel, never occurring in pagan temples.
Les explains that after Solomon finished the temple and the children of Israel were gathered outside for its dedication, the glory of God came in and filled that temple. It was so filled with God's Shekinah glory that the priests did not even dare intrude. He contrasts this with every pagan temple that has ever existed, saying no evidence of that kind of invading glory would be found there. Israel alone experienced it, just as Israel had experienced God's glory and presence at Mount Sinai.