As I understand, this is a more symbolic prophetic passage. They are literary personifications of death, but not persons (like angels, demons, humans, etc.). I understand this to be about the end of the curse of death.

I hear you. I didn’t think you were arguing it. I was just saying. I’m sorry if it sounded like I was arguing, that wasn’t my intention.

And they die.

I would have talked about Caesar’s image being on the coin, but God’s image being on us.

For me, the biggest problem with the reply is the implication that you don’t oppose the violence of all those people mentioned. I’ve only seen you condemn violence.

And that’s a perfectly honest and valid prayer

I’m a big fan of re-reads in general, and the Bible is hands-down the best re-read. We truly can’t exhaust the grace and riches of God.