He pouted like a child when he didn't get his way in this small matter. His wife helped him scheme and finagle, and pull off some dirty tricks to get the land. He was just a peasant. The king will get his way. You can't fight city hall.
Somebody does care about the little guy.
Almighty God cares about the little guy. Those who would be called prophetic followers of God care about the little guy. Judgment would be pronounced on Ahab, a rich man who exerted his great power to help himself while harming his neighbor. God loves that poor little guy. God has invited millions of those poor little guys to the eternal feast with him, while millions of those living the good life, in their confusion and self-centeredness, will end up living the short life.