Ezekiel 10:3

Ezekiel explained that in his vision the cherubim were positioned on the right or south side of the temple building, looking east. The south side of the temple was closest to the city. A cloud, symbolizing God’s presence (cf. Exodus 33:9-10; 1 Kings 8:10-11; Isaiah 6:1-4), covered the inner courtyard of the temple where the cherubim stood.

". . . the presence of the Lord was as glorious in His departure as it was in His entrance (Exodus 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:10-11)." [Note: Feinberg, p. 60.]