The Messiah was popularly expected to purge Jerusalem and the temple of Gentiles, aliens, and foreigners (see Pss. Sol. 17:22-30). Jesus’ action, however, is exactly the reverse. He does not clear the temple of Gentiles, but for them.
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The Gospel according to Mark (The Pillar New Testament Commentary by James R. Edwards.
