The answer is: It doesn't say

There is no indication of how many wise men visited Jesus, except that there were at least two because the word 'magi' is plural.

When you delve into the Nativity story, the "wise men" often referred to as the Magi, certainly capture our imaginations. Commonly, people envision three of them, no doubt influenced by the gifts they presented: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But that's where you quickly realize the Bible doesn’t define an exact number! Sneaky, right?

There is something really fascinating about the Magi themselves. They weren’t just eclectic gift givers; they were scholars, well-versed in astrology and ancient texts, likely coming from the East, possibly Persia (modern-day Iran). This hints at how the divine message of Jesus was whispering not just within the Jewish community, but echoing worldwide!

These men followed a star – and it becomes a compelling reminder of persistence and faith. Shows you don't need to fully understand the journey ahead to embark on it! It’s often taught in traditions and artistically depicted in crèches and Christmas cards, but the Magi’s actual timing of arrival could have been quite distant from Jesus's birth. Many scholars believe they may have come much later, perhaps when Jesus was already a young child.

Lastly, consider the blend of cultures present in the visitors to Jesus. Here’s the foreshadowing of the inclusive message that Jesus’s life brought. After all, he would go on to draw in followers from all walks of life—not unlike the diversity presented right from his birth!