Well actually three kings may have bee the number of wise men but the Bible is not very specific on this number. These were not kings but wise men, or that is astronomers. They had studied under the teachings of Daniel. The significance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem fulfilled ancient prophesies from the old Testament about the coming Messiah. They brought gifts of Gold frankincense and Myrrh. These were not simply gifts but rather provision for their travel to Egypt. King Herod wanted to kill Jesus because it meant the end of his rule.
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