2 Samuel 20:6

to Abishai David now gave his orders to Abishai, being determined at any rate to supersede Joab. For the moment Joab seemed to acquiesce, and marched out under his brother's command (2 Samuel 20:7), intending to wait his opportunity. This speedily presented itself: without scruple he murdered his rival, and then by Abishai's consent, resumed his old position as commander-in-chief (2 Samuel 20:10).

thy lord's servants The bodies of troops mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:7, which formed a small standing army.

escape us A phrase of doubtful meaning, found nowhere else. Either as E. V. following the Vulg. escape us: or pluck out our eye= do us serious injury: or as the Sept. overshadow our eyes= cause us anxiety.