Money changers historically exploited their monopoly over the half-shekel, a pure silver coin required for the Temple tax in Jerusalem, driving up its price for profit. This practice, which violated the sanctity of God’s house, prompted Jesus to drive them out of the temple—the only instance where He used force in His ministry.

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