Final Years of King Asa's reign: after the 35th year of his reign, Israel led by King Baasha was warring against Judah . From the text, it appears that King Asa trusted in man more than God and his faith appeared to take a downturn. He reigned for another six years, and he died of a foot disease. He had reigned the southern kingdom of Judah for a total of 41 years.