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- Peter continues his speech to the believers that he began in :en:bible🎶act:01:15.
- For it is written in the book of Psalms - Based on the situation with Judas that he just recounted, Peter is recalling a passage in the book of Psalms that he believes relates to the current situation.
- the book of Psalms - This can be translated as "the book of Hymns" or "the book of Songs." This book is part of the scriptures.
- Let his field be made desolate - A property falling apart and overgrown suggests the owner is dead.
- And do not let even one person live there - the land is unclean (taboo) or is unfit to live on.
- let someone else take his position of leadership - "may he be replaced in his leadership position"