Magi

Magi, often called the wise men, traveled from the east to find Jesus. They arrived some time after his birth. The Magi may have come from the area we now call Iraq.

Sometimes called the three kings, but the Bible does not call them that. Neither does the Bible mention the number of these Magi.

Tradition has them as three wise men, or kings, and has given them the names of Balthazar, Gaspar, Melchior. Remember, the Bible does not mention either the number of men or their names who followed the star to where they found Jesus in a house.

Check out the information yourself in the Bible.

Background Reading:

Matthew 2:1-2

The Visit of the Magi

2After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

More Information:

The Magi

Wise men still seek Him.