2 Chronicles 16 Study Notes
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16:10 This was more than Asa could handle. His ego had been bruised, so he put the prophet Hanani in prison and abused other people. He had forgotten his earlier assertion that a mere mortal could not hinder God (14:11).
16:11-12 The glorious reign of Asa, who had acted for God so effectively, came to a sour end. When he developed a serious disease in his feet, he avoided turning to the Lord and sought healing by physicians instead. His sin was not in turning to physicians, but in failing to ask God how he should proceed and to rely on God for the outcome (Jr 17:5).
16:13-14 Nevertheless, Asa received a glorious burial. The reference to ointments and spices may indicate that his death was due to diabetes, which could have brought on gangrene in his feet. The great fire was a tribute of honor from the people (see 21:19).