Having taken such a strong stand for the Lord, Asa would not be forsaken, but would be allowed to reap the reward of his labors.
Be ye strong therefore.
The prophet’s counsel was, in effect, “Be strong in the Lord, continue firm in your allegiance to Him, and take courage as you face the future.” Azariah was encouraging Asa to continue in the aggressive measures that he had taken against idolatry and in his firm policy in behalf of Judah’s national interests.