Mosiah 29:40

And they did wax strong in love towards Mosiah; yea, they did esteem him more than any other man: for they did not look upon him as a tyrant, who was seeking for gain, yea, for that lucre which doth corrupt the soul, for he had not exacted riches of them, neither had he delighted in the shedding of blood; but he had established peace in the land, and he had granted unto his people that they should be delivered from all manner of bondage; therefore they did esteem him, yea, exceedingly, beyond measure.

Their love for Mosiah grew strong. They respected him more than any other man. They did not see him as a cruel ruler who wanted riches. That kind of riches ruins the soul. He had not demanded riches from them. He had not enjoyed shedding blood. He had made peace in the land. He had freed his people from all kinds of slavery. So they respected him very, very much.