When Jesus entered the temple in Jerusalem, he drove out all who sold and bought. According to the Gospels, Jesus became angry when he saw that the temple had been turned into a marketplace. He saw merchants selling animals for sacrifice and money changers exchanging currency, taking advantage of people who had come to worship. Jesus drove them out, overturning tables and driving away the animals. He declared that the temple was supposed to be a house of prayer, but it had been turned into a den of robbers. This action by Jesus demonstrated his authority and zeal for God's house. It also challenged the religious leaders who had allowed this practice to continue. The incident in the temple was a significant event in Jesus' ministry, and it helped to establish him as a prophetic voice and a leader among the people.