Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 5:3
The timing of the feast seems to differ, as the Chronicles account mentions all the men of Israel assembling during the feast time, similar to 1 Kings 8:2, but the specific timing or purpose might be interpreted differently in context.
2 Chronicles 5:3: Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king in the feast which [was] in the seventh month.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 8:2 might seem contradictory to some readers because it mentions that all the men of Israel assembled in the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month. However, in other parts of the Bible, specifically in Exodus 12:2, the first month is designated as Abib (Nisan). This could cause confusion because Jewish timekeeping has undergone changes and different calendars or month names might be used in different texts, leading to apparent inconsistencies regarding month names and order.