The verse "Then ran the one, and opened the garden doors" from Susanna 1:25 (or more accurately, Susanna 1:45 in some versions) refers to a servant who, after Susanna had been caught in a compromising situation (framed by two elders), ran to open the garden doors to allow others to witness what had happened.

Here's a breakdown:

"Then ran the one": This refers to a servant of Susanna's husband.
"and opened the garden doors": The servant opened the gate or entrance to the enclosed garden area.

Contextual Significance:

The story of Susanna involves two corrupt elders who secretly desired Susanna. When she refused their advances, they colluded to falsely accuse her of adultery. They strategically waited for her in her garden and, after their advances were rejected, cried out and claimed to have caught her with another man. They then signaled for someone to open the garden gates so the 'evidence' could be presented to the public and Susanna could be condemned. This action was designed to:

Make the scene public: Opening the doors would allow the elders' false accusations to be witnessed by others. They wanted to ensure a crowd would gather to see Susanna's supposed transgression.
Prevent escape: Opening the doors would also prevent anyone from leaving or entering without being seen, reinforcing their narrative that they caught Susanna in the act.

In essence, the verse describes a pivotal action in the elders' deceitful plan, allowing them to publicly condemn Susanna based on false evidence.