This action of Jesus was the last straw for the
high priests and the rulers.

They were already angry because the people
had come to the city shouting "Hosanna!";
they could hardly believe their eyes that this
prophet as they say Him, had the boldness to
overrule their authority and drive out those
selling in the courtyard.

They got together to see what they could do
to destroy Him. But for the moment they
could do nothing "for all the people were very
attentive to hear him."