He killed the people, and kept (stole) the animals. This act of disobedience doomed his kingship, and short-circuited his dynasty. In addition the the Commandments, this implies that life and property are equal.
I think it was more to demonstrate disinterest in plunder.
50 posted on 05/04/2013 5:44:38 AM PDT by Daveinyork
(."Trusting government with power and money is like trusting teenaged boys with whiskey and car keys,)