The wise men or magi followed the Lord Jesus's star seeking Him. They were not Jewish and represent people from all nations and tribes searching for and coming to know the Lord. Wise men and woman still follow and obey the the Lord today. They still seek Him. Below are some interesting facts stated about the wise men on the internet:
"The biblical story of the Wise Men (Magi) from Matthew 2 tells of scholars from the East who followed a special star to find the newborn "King of the Jews". They arrived in Jerusalem, prompting King Herod to inquire where the Messiah would be born (Bethlehem), then sent the Magi to find the child, promising to worship him too. The star guided them to Jesus's home, where they worshipped Him, offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, thus foiling his plot to kill the child.
- Likely from Persia (modern Iran) or similar regions, known for astrology and knowledge of prophecies.
- The Bible calls them "Magi," a term for priestly scholars or astrologers; tradition later made them kings.
- Gold (for a king), frankincense (for divinity), and myrrh (for sacrifice/death).
- Fulfillment of Prophecy: Their visit fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about a ruler from Bethlehem.
- Worship of Christ: They foreshadowed the future worship of Jesus by people from all nations.
- Divine Guidance: The star was a supernatural sign, and dreams guided the Magi and Joseph."

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