The wise men had for years been watching the stars and watching the signs. Back then, Astrology was a science, and the wise men knew that Jesus was important. Besides, why would they kill a helpless child?
There is no suggestion in the Christmas story that the wise men wanted to kill Jesus.
The wise men were believed to have been of the religion known as Zoroastrianism. This religion involved the careful study of the stars as a science, but one that offered real insight. These men knelt in worship of Jesus. It is important to remember that the Gospel of Matthew actually states that states that the wise men (Magi, or kings) came from the east to worship the Christ was how born King of the Jews. There would have been absolutely no reason to kill him.
King Herod asked the wise men to tell him where he could find Jesus, because Herod wanted to kill Jesus.
The wise men found Jesus in Bethlehem.
The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus.
Jesus was likely around two years old when the wise men found him.
Jesus was likely around two years old when the wise men visited him.
The wise men gave gifts to Jesus as a sign of respect and to honor him as a king.
The three gifts given to Jesus by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The three gifts presented to Jesus by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The wise men gave Jesus Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Jesus was visited by the 3 wise men who brought him gifts of Myrrh, Frankincense and gold.
Jesus was likely around two years old when the wise men arrived to visit him.
Jesus was likely around two years old when the wise men came to visit him.