Not much is known about the three 'Magi' (Wise Men). Tradition says they were men of high position from Parthia, near ancient Babylon. The Magi said they saw Jesus' star. Balaam referred to a coming 'Star of Jacob' in the Old Testament Book of Numbers (24:17). Some say the 'Star' may have been a conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars in 6 B.C. The video presents scientific theories as to how the 'Star' came to be and guided the Magi thousands of miles to see the newborn King.
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