Overview:
Abimelech's servants are mentioned in the context of several narratives in the Old Testament, primarily in the Book of Genesis and the Book of Judges. These servants play roles in the accounts of two different individuals named Abimelech: one, a Philistine king during the time of Abraham and Isaac, and the other, a son of Gideon who became a ruler in Israel.

Abimelech, King of Gerar:
The first Abimelech encountered in the Bible is the king of Gerar, a Philistine city. He appears in the narratives of both Abraham and Isaac. In these accounts, Abimelech's servants are involved in interactions with the patriarchs, particularly concerning disputes over wells.

1. Genesis 20:8-9 : After God warns Abimelech in a dream about taking Sarah, Abraham's wife, Abimelech rises early and informs his servants of the situation. "Early the next morning, Abimelech got up and called all his servants together. And he told them all these things, and the men were terrified."

2. Genesis 21:25 : Abraham confronts Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized. "But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,"

3. Genesis 26:15, 20 : During Isaac's time, Abimelech's servants are again involved in disputes over wells. "So the Philistines took dirt and stopped up all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham." Later, a specific conflict arises: "But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, 'The water is ours!' So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him."

Abimelech, Son of Gideon:
The second Abimelech is the son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and a concubine from Shechem. His account is found in the Book of Judges, where he becomes a ruler through treachery and violence. His servants are mentioned in the context of his rise to power and subsequent rule.

1. Judges 9:4 : Abimelech hires reckless and worthless men to support his claim to leadership. "So they gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal-berith, and Abimelech hired worthless and reckless men, who followed him."

2. Judges 9:54 : In the account of Abimelech's death, his armor-bearer, a servant, plays a crucial role. After being mortally wounded by a millstone dropped by a woman, Abimelech orders his armor-bearer to kill him to avoid the shame of being slain by a woman. "He quickly called his armor-bearer and said, 'Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’’ So Abimelech’s armor-bearer ran his sword through him, and he died."

Significance:
The servants of Abimelech, in both contexts, are instrumental in the unfolding of events. In the narratives involving the Philistine king, they are central to the disputes over resources, reflecting the tensions between the patriarchs and the local inhabitants. In the account of Abimelech, son of Gideon, his servants, particularly the reckless men he hires and his armor-bearer, are pivotal in his rise to power and his eventual demise. These accounts highlight the roles of servants in the ancient Near Eastern context, where they could influence significant historical and familial outcomes.