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It is impossible to know, in fact, The Bible doesn't even say there were three men, it only says that there were wise men and they brought three gifts. We assume there were three men because there were three gifts but there could have been more men. Also, it is debated whether the wise men were Zorastrian priests from the east or priests from a closer area, so we don't even know their nationality for sure.

This is what we know about the wise men from the Bible (Matthew chapter 2):

  • They came during the reign of Herod, although not necessarily the night Jesus was born
  • They came from the east - just how far east is unknown
  • They asked where Jesus was in Jerusalem, evidently understanding prophesies of his birth, but not knowing which city he would be born in or were not familiar with the area
  • They knew that Jesus was born because of the star
  • When they visited Jesus, it was in a house, not a stable
  • They delievered Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh to Jesus
  • They were warned by God to not return to Herod, evidently holy men in tune with God
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