1)

Why did specifically Yo'av and Avishai pursue Avner?

1.

Malbim: They were Go'alei ha'Dam (the closest relatives of the one murdered; they have a Mitzvah or Heter to kill the murderer).

2)

Why is it called "Giv'as Amah"?

1.

Radak: This is for a reason known to them. Perhaps an Amah (stream) was next to the hill.

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