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.

Isn't it intriguing to think about the visit from the "wise men" and how much we've assumed about their numbers? The Gospel of Matthew only mentions "magi" from the East coming to honor Jesus, but it doesn’t specify a quantity. For centuries, people have popularized the idea of three wise men, likely influenced by the three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh they presented.

The term "magi" itself refers to a group of learned individuals, possibly magicians or astrologers familiar with ancient Greek or Persian wisdom. This shows that Jesus, even as a child, was attracting attention beyond just the Jewish world. These visitors signify a universal appeal; they traveled from afar, predicting that something significant was happening.

In artwork and traditions, these magi are often depicted riding camels, which is fascinating considering that camels were commonly used for long-distance travel in the Middle East. They even had star lore—those celestial bodies weren’t just distant twinkles to them, but messages of important events on Earth.

Interestingly, taking a closer look at their gifts reveals layers of meaning: gold symbolizing kingship, frankincense representing divinity, and myrrh foreshadowing Jesus's death and perhaps His burial. Each offering painted a broader picture of His identity. Though we might never know their true number, the magi's visit highlights faith's unifying potential across cultures and echoes the themes of discovery and reverence found throughout the Bible.